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Vothonas Santorini Villages: Vothonas village in Santorini, Greece, Cyclades
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Vothonas Village Santorini: The village of Vothonas is a mere 6 Km away from the town of Fira. It is among the most picturesque village of Santorini and the best part of Vothonas village is that it is sparsely populated which means there is no need to fear about crowds. You can be assured of peace and quietude, two elements that are at premium in this jet set modern age.
Vothonas village is a living testimony of a village carved out of rocks. Most of the houses have been dug out of the streams. A leisurely walk along the principal street leaves you mesmerized with the astuteness and creativity of the village craftsmen, who knew how to protect their houses from violent storms. Vothonas village is the architectural showpiece of Santorini Island. There are many inspiring facades of villas that are conspicuous by their stylish doorways and pilasters that blend perfectly with the general white domed shaped houses that are in a majority.
No visit to Vothonas is ever complete without visiting the magnificent church of St. Anna, which happens to be the oldest church of the village and was built way back in 1827. The piece de resistance of the church is the intricately carved wooden panel, which is artistically engraved with scenes from the Old Testament. If you are energetic enough, you would do well to clamber atop the Panagia Trypa, which is located on the edge of a high cliff. |
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