Santorini, Greece
Santorini, Greece
Santorini is located in the Aegean Sea and is Greece's largest volcanic Cyclades Island. Essentially the remnants of a massive volcanic eruption and outbreak of earthquakes, Santorini is the world's only inhabited caldera. Since then, now crescent shaped, Santorini has been a major contender in the tourism industry by drawing hundreds of new travelers to visit each year. Voted "Best Island" for 2011 by Travel and Leisure Magazine, Santorini is best known for its pristine white wash buildings adorned with turquoise blue door frames and rooftops perched high on the cliffs edge. As a top destination, visitors come to this magnificent island for its vibrant history, active volcanoes, unique beaches , and family run wineries. Sanitorini has was rich and colorful past. Once called Stongelli for its round, circular shape, Santorini was inhabited by the ancient Minoan civilization. The Minoans were warriors, merchants, artists, and experienced sailors who dominated the Mediterranean Sea. They were extremely educated and it is believe that they were the first in Europe to develop a written language. This thriving metropolis with paved roadways and running water flourished until the colossal volcanic eruption destroyed them. Entombed and preserved under a gentle layer of lava and volcanic ash, today travelers can visit the archeological site of Akrotiri, and get a rare glimpse of this once prosperous society. In addition, artifacts and sculptures excavated from the ancient city are housed and placed on display at the Museum of Prehistoric Thira, a must see for visitors. Santorini's volcano is one of the most significant volcanoes in the worlds history because it is considered responsible for the destruction of the ancient Minoan civilization and for reshaping Santorini into what it is today. Considered to be the islands most unique and important characteristic, it attracts visitors from all around the world. Guided tours are available for
Santorini is located in the Aegean Sea and is Greece's largest volcanic Cyclades Island. Essentially the remnants of a massive volcanic eruption and outbreak of earthquakes, Santorini is the world's only inhabited caldera. Since then, now crescent shaped, Santorini has been a major contender in the tourism industry by drawing hundreds of new travelers to visit each year. Voted "Best Island" for 2011 by Travel and Leisure Magazine, Santorini is best known for its pristine white wash buildings adorned with turquoise blue door frames and rooftops perched high on the cliffs edge. As a top destination, visitors come to this magnificent island for its vibrant history, active volcanoes, unique beaches , and family run wineries. Sanitorini has was rich and colorful past. Once called Stongelli for its round, circular shape, Santorini was inhabited by the ancient Minoan civilization. The Minoans were warriors, merchants, artists, and experienced sailors who dominated the Mediterranean Sea. They were extremely educated and it is believe that they were the first in Europe to develop a written language. This thriving metropolis with paved roadways and running water flourished until the colossal volcanic eruption destroyed them. Entombed and preserved under a gentle layer of lava and volcanic ash, today travelers can visit the archeological site of Akrotiri, and get a rare glimpse of this once prosperous society. In addition, artifacts and sculptures excavated from the ancient city are housed and placed on display at the Museum of Prehistoric Thira, a must see for visitors. Santorini's volcano is one of the most significant volcanoes in the worlds history because it is considered responsible for the destruction of the ancient Minoan civilization and for reshaping Santorini into what it is today. Considered to be the islands most unique and important characteristic, it attracts visitors from all around the world. Guided tours are available for