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Saviour of the island

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alexander stefanatos

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Saviour of the island

Greece
Aegean Sea
island of Nisiros

According to tradition, right on top of the steeple rock and in a cavern a shepherd found the icon of Virgin Mary and since then she is is considered as the Holy saviour of the eternaly threatened by the volcano and pirates island.A monastery to house the icon was built on the same place surrounded by remnants of the very ancient wall (4th century BC) and and also of another more recent medieval wall built by the Johannites knights, beginning of 14th century. One can mount to the monastery from over 400 steps but the view over the Aegean expansion is glorious from there.

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sparkling light 22/08/2016 9:23
"Artistic" architecture. Nicely presented with an interesting angle of view and overall composition that givees the photo fine depth.
greetings, Jost
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Mirjam Burer 21/08/2016 14:58
powerful mood ..the mighty rock and the monastery on the top...
as always good tonal range and textures, Alexander...me agapi..
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Harold Thompson 21/08/2016 10:07
Quite to a history strong view up the rock face
:-)) Harold
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Sue Thompson 21/08/2016 8:25
A beautiful place that is steeped in a special history all of its own.

:))
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Adele D. Oliver 20/08/2016 20:39
an impressive view from below of the monastery on its high perch .... and the view to the distance beautiful - so much history here, always fascinating to read !!!
have a good weekend,
Adele
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ann mari cris aschieri 20/08/2016 15:30
Per aspera ad astra
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