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Jun 7, 2024 · Learn about the history, attractions and sights of Thira, also known as Fira, the tourist capital of Santorini. See the white and blue houses, the old port, the volcano caldera and more.
6 days ago · Although known throughout the modern day world as Santorini, the island's official name is Thira, also written as Thera. Please note that there is an admission fee to visit the archaeological sites..
4 days ago · Thera (modern day Santorini) was named after the Dorian’s leader, Theras, and was inhabited up to the Byzantine period. The city was in a strategic location at the peak of the mountain, between the coasts of Kamari to the north and Perissa to the south.
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Jun 6, 2024 · The hiking trail from Fira to Oia is just under 10.5km (6.5 miles). Part of the path is similar to a sidewalk, parts are cobblestone, and parts are a dirt path. There is a good climb in both directions. Elevation along the route: Oia 130 meters; Imerovigli 350 meters (the highest point on the hike); Fira 270 meters.
Jun 2, 2024 · Santorini (also known as “Thira”) is quite unlike any other island in the Cyclades, thanks to its now dormant volcano. On the sheer cliffs of the island, which are “painted” in the colours of volcanic material, perch small, blindingly white houses with vaulted roofs and tiny windows.
6 days ago · The exhibition is structured in four units, referring to the history of research at Thira, the geology of Thira, the island's history from the Late Neolithic to the Late Cycladic I period (early 17th century BC) and the heyday of the city at Akrotiri (mature Late Cycladic 1 period, 17th century BC).
Jun 21, 2024 · Santorini is a group of islands in the south Aegean sea: Thira, Thirassia, Aspronisi, the Christiana Islands, Palia Kameni (Hot Springs) and Nea Kameni (Volcano). The Province of Thera (Thira) is made up of Santorini, Anafi, Thirassia, Ios, Folegandros and Sikinos - the Southern Cyclades group.
