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Balloon Flying in Thailand
Our trip to Thailand had been long awaited, originally planned
for the winter of 94/95. My wife Karin had bought the maps and
books and even packed; we were off. The balloon was ready at
Thunder and Colt with a heavy duty basket tailor made for...
Cologne Germany -- 18 Insider Tips -- Part 1 of 2
Would you like to know what the real interesting sights in Cologne Germany are? In this two-part article, I am going to let you know about 18 of my good ones. If you would like to know something about Cologne Germany and its history, visit the...
Destination Holiday
Hey you, where you going on holiday this summer? Kayaking in the Andes, golfing in Russia or sunbathing in Thailand? Is this going to result in a washout drinking spree, a fall-in-love with local girl heartache story or a thief stole my purse...
Nervous and Excited - My First Solo Trip in 20 Years!!!
So I am leaving to go to Cuba tomorrow, really early in the morning, to be at the airport at about 5:30 am. The last few days have been absolutely nuts, 16 hour days just to take care of work and get ready for the trip... And for the first time...
Thailand - Asia's primary destination
Over six million foreigners fly into Thailand each year. It has
become Asia's primary holiday destination and is well located,
serviced and popular as a first stop on any overland journey
through Southeast Asia.
Tourist money has played a...
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Amorgos Island and its churches.
Q. Where is the Island of Amorgos located? A.= The Island of
Amorgos is in Greece. It is located in the cyclades near the
Dodecanese.
Q. What does the word Dodecanese mean? A.= Dodecanese comes from
a greek word: dodeca=12, nisi=island, so the Dodecanese is a
group of 12 islands.
Q .In which area of Amorgos island are the churches located? A=
Several churches are located in HORA which is the most important
town of the island. There are also many churches located
throughout the island.
Q. How many churches does the island of Amorgos have? A= More
than 40 churches for a population of 2000 inhabitants...
Q. What type of churches are they? A= The churches of Amorgos
island are part of the Orthodox heritage.
Q. Are the churches of Amorgos island considered as part of the
national historical heritage? A =Yes these churches were built
in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
Q. Why should such a small Greek island have so many churches?
A=The island of Amorgos has been under the Ottoman rule and law:
people of Amorgos island didn't have to pay taxes if they built
a small church on their land.
Q. Which church is the most famous on Amorgos island? A=The
HOZOVIOTISSA MONASTERY built in the 11th century is the most
famous church.
Q. Where is it located? A=It is two km away from the town of
Hora. It is located towards the north east sector of Amorgos
island.
Q. Are there any monks living there? A=There are still few monks
living in the monastery (about 5 or 6).
Q. Why is this monastery so famous? A= The monastery has exposed
a miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary which has been found in the
sea...having escaped the Iconoclastic period...They say that the
famous icon has been taken to several places to be preserved:
Cyprus, Minor Asia, Jerusalem. The monastery is also the ancient
ORACLE of Amorgos island. Prophesies were made near the natural
springs of water.
Q. What other element should be an interest for the visitors?
A=There is also a very old school which was operating sometime
at the period of the Ottoman invasion .At the time, greek
schools were forbidden in Greece. There were some classes taken
place secretly in some churches, there was such a
school in the
Monastery of Amorgos.( krefa skolia or hidden schools).
Q. How can someone get to visit the Monastery HOZOVIOTISSA of
Amorgos island? A= There is a BUS service for the visitors. From
HORA, the BUS will take you near the entrance, there is a stair
to climb to go inside the church to see the icon.
Q. Which other churches should represent an interest for the
visitor on Amorgos island in the Cyclades, in Greece? A=Among
all, we would suggest those (your choice is a matter of
taste...): 1.Panagia Politissa church on Amorgos island
Greece...is a very special church built at the Early Christian
era. The old construction has been made within the remains of
another more ancient building: an old temple of the Pre
Christian era. 2. Aghios Georgios Valsamitis church on Amorgos
island in Greece (Cyclades). 3. Moni Hozoviotissa church on
Amorgos island , in Greece,(Cyclades). 4. Panagia Kastriana
church on Amorgos island, Greece, (Cyclades)....a beautiful
white church built on the top of a hill. 5. Agia Pareskevi
church on Amorgos island, Greece, (Cyclades). This big church
looks rather like a cathedral. People of the village of Agia
Pareskevi had built this church to be protected from their
misfortune coming from the several attacks of pirates...months
after months ... year after year... Here are also a few more
tips about Greece. Rooms Apartments in Athens Greece Athensrooms. Free Greek
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Savard Inspirer, author, professor, astrologist. Thanks
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