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Panoramic view of Fourni

The architecture of Fourni doesn't have the traditional look of Cyclades or the Neoclassical buildings of North Aegean islands. As it has been recently inhabited,
Houses are simple and usually they have one or two floors. Roof tops are flat but few houses also have red tiles. The balconies give nice view to the sea or the surrounding mountains and the small gardens have flowers and greenery.

The streets of the village are narrow and some of them are paved, too. Houses are built in close distance to each other and you will hear many people chating from their balconies.
Along the portside, there are few fish taverns, cafeterias and a nice beach front to promenade.

These are the main characteristics of the other village of the complex, named Thimena and located a short boat ride from the port.

On a hill above Fourni, there are some stone windmills to remind of the old times. Most of these windmills have been renovated today, although there are few
 
just after the pirates invasions were repressed in the 19th century, the architecture is more modern but still it carries simple characteristics.

The main village of Fourni is built amphitheatrically among the slopes of a mountain, till the portside. You get a good view as the ferry approaches the island.

Old windmill
ruined windmills around the island.

As it happens in all Greek islands, trek around Fourni and you will find many small chapels with round dome and white walls. These chapels are scattered in the most unlikely spots, even at the edge of a steep cliff, and they offer lovely places to relax.
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View of the port
 
Small fishing port
 
Narrow street in Fourni

Blue window
 
Modern house in Fourni
 
Beautiful houses in Fourni

Flowered street
 
Small church
 
Lovely staircase

Nice church in Fourni
 
Lovely neighbourhood
 
Stone windmills in Fourni
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