{"product_id":"andros-tinos-mykonos-delos-the-islands-of-aeolus-paperback","title":"Andros - Tinos - Mykonos - Delos. The islands of Aeolus - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDenis Roubien\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo you want to discover the natural and cultural treasures of four of the most extraordinary Greek islands-from an expert?\u003c\/b\u003e Then this is the book for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(This is the black and white edition. Look also for the color edition and the other books in the series.)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cb\u003enot just another Greek islands travel guide.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, you will embark on a journey through a captivating travel narrative, enriched with a vast collection of \u003cb\u003eblack and white photographs\u003c\/b\u003e accompanied by \u003cb\u003econcise historical and architectural explanations.\u003c\/b\u003e Discover both the \u003cb\u003erenowned and hidden treasures\u003c\/b\u003e of four of the most extraordinary islands in Greece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese four islands form a \u003cb\u003egeographical entity\u003c\/b\u003e and can be explored together. They are also where the ancient Greeks believed \u003cb\u003eAeolus, the god of the winds, \u003c\/b\u003e resided-an appropriate choice, as this is one of the windiest regions in Greece, offering the advantage of \u003cb\u003epleasantly cool summers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndros\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndros is not among the most famous or frequently visited Greek islands. And yet, it deserves far more attention, as its \u003cb\u003ehidden beauties far exceed the obvious ones.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong other wonders, you will discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the \u003cb\u003emost stunning neoclassical ensembles\u003c\/b\u003e in Greece\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistoric \u003cb\u003emonasteries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautiful \u003cb\u003evillages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landscape of \u003cb\u003ewaterfalls and astonishing greenery\u003c\/b\u003e-a rarity in the arid Cyclades\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe island's \u003cb\u003egreat naval tradition, \u003c\/b\u003e which earned it the nickname \u003cb\u003e\"Little England\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eTinos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the \u003cb\u003elast Venetian possession in the Aegean\u003c\/b\u003e, Tinos was the \u003cb\u003efinal bastion of the Western world\u003c\/b\u003e in the Eastern Mediterranean. It is a land of \u003cb\u003eextraordinary cultural treasures, \u003c\/b\u003e set against an \u003cb\u003eexceptional landscape.\u003c\/b\u003e The church of the Virgin Mary in its port became Greece's most important pilgrimage site, leaving the treasures of its hinterland largely \u003cb\u003eunknown to the wider public.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong other marvels, you will discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedieval settlements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMonumental churches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePicturesque chapels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMonasteries\u003c\/b\u003e that housed \u003cb\u003einternationally renowned schools\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtistic dovecotes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe island's \u003cb\u003erenowned marble craftsmanship, \u003c\/b\u003e inscribed on the \u003cb\u003eUNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eMykonos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorld-famous \u003cb\u003eMykonos\u003c\/b\u003e-despite its intense tourist activity-has \u003cb\u003esurprisingly preserved\u003c\/b\u003e its \u003cb\u003ebeauty\u003c\/b\u003e and its \u003cb\u003eiconic, picturesque charm.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd finally, the tiny, uninhabited island of \u003cb\u003eDelos\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the most important \u003cb\u003emythological, historical, and archaeological sites\u003c\/b\u003e in all of Greece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough these treasures are presented through a \u003cb\u003ehiking tour\u003c\/b\u003e, you don't need to be a hiker to enjoy them. \u003cb\u003eMost of these sites can also be reached by car.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author holds a \u003cb\u003ePh.D. in Architectural History\u003c\/b\u003e from the \u003cb\u003eNational Technical University of Athens\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003eMaster's in Heritage Preservation\u003c\/b\u003e from the \u003cb\u003eÉcole de Chaillot in Paris\u003c\/b\u003e. He is a \u003cb\u003eprofessor at the University of the Peloponnese\u003c\/b\u003e, where he teaches these subjects. He is also a \u003cb\u003epassionate cultural hiker.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis travel books, primarily focused on \u003cb\u003eGreece\u003c\/b\u003e, are written for \u003cb\u003ereaders with a deep interest in cultural heritage.\u003c\/b\u003e To help you better \u003cb\u003eunderstand and remember\u003c\/b\u003e these sites, his books take the form of a \u003cb\u003eguided tour, \u003c\/b\u003e interwoven with encounters with \u003cb\u003efascinating people\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003epersonal travel experiences\u003c\/b\u003e-allowing you to \u003cb\u003eorganize your own trip beyond the usual tourist clichés.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePick up your copy today by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of this page!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 186\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 10, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53574155534643,"sku":"9798576365326","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/andros-tinos-mykonos-delos-the-islands-of-aeolus-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}