Parthenon - Athenian Acropolis

The Parthenon is a temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. Its construction began in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the height of its power.

Athens Street

A street on the north side of Acropolis Hill.

Fira View

Fira Close-up

Fira, a city of white-washed houses built on the edge of the 400 metres (1,312 feet) high caldera on the western edge of the semi-circular island of Thera (Santorini).

Fira - wider view

Fira by Night

At night, the white-wash houses of the village of Fira, are bathed in warm colored lights, making a beautiful view.

Classic Greek Church

Catholic Cathedral dedicated to Saint John the Baptist.

Dominican Convent

The Dominican convent is ideally located in the predominantly catholic quarters of Fira, the capital of the island of Santorini, right at the town centre.

Museum Rotunda

Courtyard

Arches, Gates, and Steeples

Santorini Dominican Convent

Steep Narrow Stairway

This passageway leads down to the Museum of Prehistoric Thira.

Fria Shops

Oia, Santorini

Oia is a small town and former community in the South Aegean on the islands of Thira (Santorini). Oia was previously known as Apano Meria, "upper side", a name which still occurs locally as Pano Meria. Oia or la is well known for its sunsets. Unfortunately; the nights we were there; the sun sank slowly below the hoizon through a gray haze no color; no sunset.

Oia (or la)

Looking north-west in July, this photo was taken 30 minutes before the sunset. Colors are softer and shadows are muted.