Joanna Kalafatis
A picturesque Orthodox church with a distinct Byzantine architectural style is seen through a window. The church features a central dome and arched windows adorned with intricate brickwork. It has a warm, terracotta-colored stone exterior and tall, wooden double doors at the entrance. The building stands majestically against a backdrop of a tranquil body of water and distant hills, creating a serene and scenic view. The image evokes a sense of history, spirituality, and the timeless beauty of Greek island architecture.

Continuing the Greek island theme - a picture of Agios (Saint) Dimitrios in #Syros. •• Syros is somewhat unique among Greek islands because in a mostly Orthodox country, it has an almost half Catholic population, thanks partly to heavy Venetian influence in its past. •• Though the church pictured here is Orthodox, plenty of Catholic Churches exist as well. The Italian influence is also visible in a lot of the main town - the local Apollo Theater is a small recreation of La Scala in Milan. •• Different islands and different parts of Greece show a mix of European and more Middle Eastern influences. Though technically part of Europe, Greek culture has always been at a crossroads thanks to its geographical location. It’s part of what makes the country so unique, and almost every corner of it astoundingly different. For a small country, you have so much to explore...❤️ . . . .

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