The splendid white washed houses of Schinousa are built in the traditional Cycladic architectural style, like all the Cyclades islands. They are simple in look, one or two floored houses that are very well preserved by the locals.
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The exterior of the houses show strong geometric shapes, while the light shadows on their white cubic forms give a certain plasticity.
However, it must be noted that initially the houses stayed in the color of the material from which they were built, but then they were almost all painted white with blue doors.
The fortification of the Cycladic settlements is also proved by the placement of Schinoussa's capital, Chora or Panagia, which is built amphitheatrically and it is facing the sea.
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The interior of the houses is also very plain. Niches are usually constructed on the walls, designed for the placement of vessels. |
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