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The Castle of Methoni
In the southeastern side of Peloponnese stands, full of pride, the immense fortress of Methoni and occupies the whole cape. In this small peninsula is a small town, which had been fortified since ancient times and was famous for its port.
According to Pausanias, the city is named Mothoni. It ...

Pilgrimage in Lesvos
Panagia of Agiasos, one of the most important pilgrimages in Greece. The image of Mary holding Christ was created by St. Luke with mastic and wax and moved from Jerusalem to Agiasos by Agathon monk of Ephesus in 803 AD. Numerous pilgrims swarm on 15th August to worship the miraculous icon.
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Chania Prefecture, a powerful figure
Chania Prefecture, a powerful figure
In the western part of Crete is the prefecture of Chania that is bordered to the east by the Prefecture of Rethymno. The waters of the Cretan Sea in the north and the Libyan Sea in the south wash the three sides of Chania.
The backbone of the prefectu...