Continuing the Greek island theme - a picture of Agios (Saint) Dimitrios in #Syros.
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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.
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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.
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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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