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Erechtheion restoration history

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Erechtheion restoration history

The Erechtheion began in 420 BC. Was built next to an old temple that was designed to be replaced by the newest Temple of the Acropolis.

The Erechtheion or Erechthon  was a very ancient king of Athens, who also said he was a god.

They believed that the Erechtheus was defeated by god Posidon who killed him with his trident. They also believed that Zeus made him a thunderbolt. Although he was killed Erechtheus managed to somehow bring his name to this building.

A complex site

In fact there were some very ancient sanctuaries in this part of the Acropolis and the new building was designed to incorporate these sanctuaries and unite them. Builders find it complicated because they could not have chosen a more difficult place, as the structure is built on different levels.

The different sections

The patron goddess of Athens was Athena Polias, and a wooden cult statue of her resided in the eastern part of the temple. King Erechtheus had his tomb in the west section.

The first king of Athens, according to the legend, was King Cecrops, and his tomb is supposed to be on the south side under the veranda terrace.

Once upon a time

Athena and Poseidon claimed to be the deities of Athens. And so in order to decide which of the two would have this price, they organized a competition. They both wanted to show their strength, and Poseidon wanted to hit the Acropolis with his trident. Sea water flowed out, as you’d expect as he was god of the sea in Santorini.

Legends in stone 

Erechtheion’s architects deliberately left this area to show the path of Poseidon’s trident when it hit the Acropolis. Through an opening on the floor there are signs on the rock where the ancient Athenians believed that the trident left its mark.

A tank was here. Some marble lining remains. Pausanias claims that the reservoir contained the salt water from Poseidon, the Erechtheic, and shouted when there was a southern wind, like the real sea!

To the west of Erechtheion there is an olive tree. This was recently planted by Queen Sofia. The original was destroyed by the Persians when they fell to Athens in 480 BC. According to the ancient Greeks, it was eradicated the following day!

Do not forget to see the parts of the Erechtheion that have been restored, as marble is new and no attempt is made to look old. Also visit the New Acropolis Museum where you can see other ruins of the Erechtheion and the Caryatids.

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Santorini tours offer something for all of us

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Santorini tours offer something for all of us

Santorini, Greece is one of the most impressive of all of the Greek Islands, Santorini rises dramatically out of the clear blue waters of the southern Aegean Sea. It offers to live the natural beauty, interesting cultural experiences, and a long history that is shrouded by the mists of time, myth.

Some people say the island Santorini is the site of the long lost Atlantis.

Tours Of Santorini: Impressive Tours

The Greek islands are beautiful and you should definitely visit them. In fact, many travelers believe that Santorini is the most beautiful of all the Greek islands. It is a place where you can relax and at the same time explore various interesting places. Τhe best way to see it is to get to Santorinitours that are available.

Santorini island is a ring-shaped island created during an ancient, cataclysmic volcanic eruption, and much of its visual appeal relates to its volcanic nature. The tour can help you see and do the following activities on the island:

  • With Santorini Full Day Private Tour. Υou have the opportunity to visit the most important and beautiful places of this island with local guides. 
  • Enjoy the sightseeing with Santorini Sightseeing Private Tour and meet the history and culture in the most famous island in Greece. The guide will offer you the information that you have to know about this paradise.
  • With Santorini Exclusive Shore Private Tour  you can see exactly what you will see on a 5-hour private tour.
  • With Santorini Impressive Caldera Private Tour you can visit Santorini’s highlights on a 5-hours tour that includes transfers with luxurious mini buses and guided by a expert local guide.
  • With Santorini South Part Private Tour you can visit the Southern part of Santorini and discover the picturesque places and the amazing view to Aegean sea and the neighboring villages. 
  • With Santorini North Part Private Tour you can spend your day at the Northern part of Santorini and discover the picturesque places and the amazing view to Aegean sea and the romantic villages.
  • With Santorini Historical Private Tour you can discover the prehistoric city that remained buried for almost four thousand years. Meet the history and culture of this magic island on a guided tour at Ancient Thera, Akrotiri Archeological Site, Archeological Museum Fira and Museum of Prehistoric Thira.

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Santorini’s Port one of the most beautiful ports of the world

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Santorini’s Port one of the most beautiful ports of the world

For every traveler its a unique experience to visit the European islands, because each one of them is uniquely beautiful. But to have the opportunity to get into the ports and enjoy the stunning sunshine its an amazing and unforgettable experience. Santorini, officially named Thira, is the southernmost Greek island that is within the Cyclades archipelago, in the southern Aegean Sea. Recently Santorini’s port was voted one of the most beautiful ports in the world.

The amazing view and the stunning houses

The pastel-colored houses carved into cliffs, the sparkling sapphire waters, shinning white buildings topped with half-spheres the color of the clear blue sky is the most amazing thing you will ever see.The black volcanic Perissa and Kamari beaches are big draws, as is its the most famous Red Beach near Akrotiri.

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The Cyclades Gate

Santorini’s port is considered to be the gate of the Cyclades islands. With the breathtaking sunshine you will ever see and you will remember forever. Anyone who visited the ports of Santorini cannot forget the feeling and the stunning views. You feel a special kind of energy like its something made from Gods.The Ancient Greek sightseeings,the culture and the wine making are only a few things that you can see in this amazing island. Another one of Santorini’s characteristic thing is the volcano shape houses. You will not believe it how amazing they look. When the Volcano exploded created this amazing shaped island that you won’t want to miss. You will see the most romantic places in Santorini, taking a tour is the easiest way to see the island and view all its beauty. If you can’t afford to stay for a few days than you can visit the island of Santorini with one of the tours. It is certainly worth your money and time to view this island.

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Santorini one of the top 10 island destinations in the world

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Santorini one of the top 10 island destinations in the world

You would recognize photos of Santorini even if you have never been there. The pastel-colored houses carved into cliffs, the sparkling sapphire waters, shinning white buildings topped with half-spheres the color of the clear blue sky.The black volcanic Perissa and Kamari beaches are big draws, as is its the most famous Red Beach near Akrotiri.
Santorini offering stunning views from sky-high towns, wide-ranging cuisine, lovely galleries, flourishing nightlife and excellent wines.Here you’ll find peace as you travel aimlessly the black sand beaches or the streets of a small-town village like Imerovigli. Beautiful Oia is world popular for its astonishing sunsets, which seem shaded with every shade of an artist’s palette.
On the other hand in Imerovigli, there are terrific restaurants in walking distance.Also, in Imerovigli you are a 25 minute Caldera walk to Fira. Fira is the capital and a little more touristy. That is where all the shopping is and it feels more like a port city. That is where all the donkeys are if you have heard about Santorini.

The entire island of Santorini was previously a massive volcano

The entire island of Santorini was previously a massive volcano that exploded, it’s lava hardened into the half rotunda shape that you see today. The remaining fall apart into small fragments of volcano is underwater. The caldera-forming emission of Santorini in the Late Bronze Age is known to have been tsunamigenic, and caldera subside has been proposed as a mechanism.

So many things to do on the island

There are so many things to do on the island so you better plan ahead. You can walk the Caldera over to Fira and soak up all the sights along the way.There are so many tours in Santorini that you can arrange in due course.The second form of earnings in Santorini Greece is their cultivation, aka wineries. There are parts of it that reminds you of the Italian countryside.
Don’t just dream about the aquamarine waters of the Aegean or the sunset seen from the island of Santorini book now to visit this stunning island.You can take either a 30 minute flight or 3 hour ferry from Mykonos to Santorini.