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OverviewYou want to discover the natural and cultural treasures of three of the most extraordinary Greek islands from an expert? This is the book for you! (Look also for the other books in the series) You will see this is not just another Greek islands travel guide. In this book, you will discover, through a travel story and a large number of black and white photos with concise historical and architectural explanations, the known and unknown treasures of three of the most extraordinary islands of Greece. Naxos. Having been the cultural and political centre of the Cyclades from ancient times to the Middle Ages, Naxos boasts a wealth of cultural treasures, covering a wide time range. The island's spectacular beaches resulted in the treasures of the hinterland remaining unknown to the wide public. Among other things, you will discover -the most impressive kouroi of ancient Greece -temples that are considered the precursors of the Parthenon -unique iconoclastic and other Byzantine churches that compose what is called the Mystras of the Aegean -one of the best-preserved fortified medieval settlements in the Aegean composing an islet from Greece of Latin domination that made it to our days -monasteries that housed schools of international fame -feudal towers -picturesque villages Tinos. Last possession of Venice in the Aegean and thus the last bastion of the Western World in the Eastern Mediterranean, Tinos boasts a wealth of cultural treasures, set in an exceptional landscape. The fact that the church of the Virgin Mary in its port became the main pilgrimage of Greece resulted in the treasures of the hinterland remaining unknown to the wide public. Among other things, you will discover -medieval settlements -monumental churches -picturesque chapels -monasteries that housed schools of international fame -artistic dovecotes -the island's marble craftsmanship, inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Syros, the heart of the Cyclades, includes two very different settlements: Ano Syros A shelter from pirates, a cultural centre with some of the first schools in Greece, and today a rare medieval fortified town Hermoupolis The former residential, cultural, commercial, and industrial centre of Greece. The world's largest neoclassical ensemble. A feast of images Full Product DetailsAuthor: Denis RoubienPublisher: Denis Roubien Imprint: Denis Roubien Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.358kg ISBN: 9798227144782Pages: 264 Publication Date: 01 September 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDenis Roubien holds a Ph.D. in Architectural History from the National Technical University of Athens and a master's in heritage preservation from the Ecole de Chaillot of Paris. He is a professor at the University of the Peloponnese, where he teaches these subjects. He is also a fervent cultural hiker. His travel books (mostly about Greece) are addressed to a public with a special interest in cultural sites. In order to help the readers better understand and remember these sites, they are written as a guided tour, including encounters with interesting people and other personal travel experiences which could help the readers organise their own trip beyond the tourist clichés. Denis Roubien est titulaire d'un doctorat en histoire de l'architecture de l'Ecole Polytechnique d'Athènes et architecte du patrimoine de l'Ecole de Chaillot. Il est professeur à l'université du Péloponnèse, où il enseigne ces sujets. En plus, il est un randonneur culturel dédié. Ses livres de voyage (pour la plupart sur la Grèce) s'adressent à un public particulièrement intéressé par les sites culturels. Afin d'aider les lecteurs à mieux comprendre et se rappeler ces sites, ses livres sont écrits comme des tours guidés, en comprenant des rencontres avec des personnes intéressantes et d'autres expériences personnelles qui pourraient aider les lecteurs à organiser leur propre voyage au delà des clichés touristiques. Ο Διονύσιος Ρουμπιέν κατέχει διδακτορικό δίπλωμα στην Ιστορία της Αρχιτεκτονικής και είναι καθηγητής στην τριτοβάθμια εκπαίδευση και ένθερμος πολιτιστικός πεζοπόρος. Τα πεζοπορικά ταξίδια στα οποία συμμετέχει, μαζί με άλλες ταξιδιωτικές εμπειρίες, καταγράφονται στα βιβλία του. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |