Therefore, they were given flat roofs and cubic shapes, the typical Cycladic elements in terms of architecture. The fact of being placed very close to one another and being distributed along small narrow streets has also been used as a protection from the strong winds; and also reflects the vibe of the ancient times, when the threat of pirates influenced many aspects of the inhabitants’ life.
In our days, there are paths extending from one island end to the other, which used to be part of the ancient road network.
The white colour the houses are painted as well as the thick stone walls on the main chamber of the house, with a roof made of a single piece of slate with a thick layer of earth above are also very typical of Cyclades and help cool the temperatures during summer while keeping out the northern winds maintaining the warmth inside. |
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Another architectural exponent worth to be seen is the Hellenisitc watchtower of Agia Marina, rising from the grounds of a 19th century monastery, and a Medieval castle.
Kea also counts on some works that may fit into the architectural
category, like the Lion of Kea, 15 minutes northeast of Chora. This the 6th century BC sculpture is a carved out living rock counting on an imposing size of 6m long and 3m high.
In Vourkari, there is also a Pre-historic site called ‘Agia Irini’, made of the ruins of several ancient structures. |
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the Temple of Asklepios, and the Ancient Theater constitute some of the greatest architectural examples on the island.
Fortunately, many of the
available hotels on this island have respected its traditional vibe in these terms, offering simple decorations on wooden trimmings that also match the surrounding areas.
The materials are in many cases also taken into account, since many hotels usually include tiles and care for the general look and the colour of the building in order to avoid destroying the beautiful natural scenery of the island.
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