Santorini Greek Roofs

Yes santorini has dozens of blue domed churches but there s only one place where you can take that famous picture you see on virtually every santorini postcard.

Santorini greek roofs.

The roofs of the houses were of red copper and flashed in the sun. The dominant white and blue colors of the cycladic architecture are a symbol of greece as they represent the colors of the greek flag. Though the capital of the island of santorini is actually fira a small city in the central western part of the island that s also known as thera thira or θήρα in greek the blue domes themselves are located in oia a magical hilltop town in northern santorini that s characterised by its trailing bougainvillaea and winding narrow lanes. The city was built of black and red stone.

Until the early 1990s locals filled water cisterns from the rain that fell on roofs and courts from small springs and with imported assistance from other areas of greece. When my wife and i were honeymooning in santorini we knew that we had to take that picture of the famous 3 blue domes. It is a dream island that is the epitome of your greece fantasies white houses blue roofs and windmills. The best rooftop bars in santorini renowned as one of the most beautiful islands in greece santorini features a vibrant nightlife and party scene which includes numerous rooftop bars.

Santorini is famous for its cliff side homes which are painted blazing white with deep blue roofs. Yes you may see brad sand and cheese but if you are anything like me the first image that will pop into your head will be of whitewashed walls and bright blue rooftops the classic buildings of greece especially the greek islands and the subject of posters plastered all over the walls of travel agencies around the world. The majority of them are square white edifices with white or blue domes. Regardless of when you visit these bars you will certainly enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the deep blue sea and volcanoes.

What is more they are in total concordance with the vast aegean sea that encircles the cyclades and the bright blue sky creating a. Santorini has no rivers and water is scarce. We re santorini s leading marketplace to explore and book unforgettable travel experiences. If you are looking for a romantic getaway this is the place.

And there were two beautiful temples one surrounded by a golden wall and the other with silver walls golden pinnacles and a roof of ivory. Santorini view is operated by atlantis software e services a reliable travel agency licensed by the greek national tourism organization with registry number μη τ ε. In recent years a desalination plant has provided running yet non potable water to most houses. In 1967 a city buried by a volcanic eruption in 1500 bc was found on santorini.

Finally the religious monuments of santorini boast adorable yards arches and bell towers some of which are really elaborate and overwhelming.