Esther's photos with the keyword: Mykonos

Panagia Paraportiani in Mykonos, Greece. "The special thing about this church is that it actually consists of five small churches that were built one on top or next to the other. The church of Agios Efstathios is the centre of this complex, surrounded by the churches of Agios Anargyros, Agios Sozon and Agia Anastasia. On top of these four churches, there is the church of Virgin Mary, which looks like a dome." www.greeka.com/cyclades/mykonos/mykonos-churches/panagia-... AIMG_3668

Mykonos, Greece is one of the most popular islands for tourists in the Aegean Sea. It is known for its architecture and windmills, as well as its restaurants and sunsets. Although it encompasses an area of only 33 sq. miles, it has over 250 churches. AIMG_3665

A pasta shop in Mykonos, Greece displayed its product. Among the many shapes are Farfalle, Fusilli, Gomito, Penne, Creste di galli, Rotini and some that I have never seen before. AIMG_3680

"The Mykonos windmills are iconic feature of the Greek island of the Mykonos. The island is one of the Cyclades islands, which surround Delos in the Agean Sea. The windmills can be seen from every point of the village of Mykonos, the island's principle village, which is sometimes called the Chora on Greek islands. The windmills are the first thing seen when coming into the harbour, as they stand on a hill overlooking the area. There are currently 16 windmills on Mykonos. Most of them were built by the Venetians in the 16th century, but construction continued into the early 20th century. They were primarily used to mill wheat. They were an important source of income for the inhabitants. Their use gradually declined until they ceased production in the middle of the 20th century. Their architecture is similar. They all have a round shape, white colour and a pointed roof. Such windmills are found in almost all Cyclades islands. One of these windmills has been transformed into a museum. The whole village of Chora and the harbour are visible from this point." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mykonos_windmills AIMG_3656

Mykonos, Greece is one of the most popular islands for tourists in the Aegean Sea. It is known for its architecture and windmills, as well as its restaurants and sunsets. Although it encompasses an area of only 33 sq. miles, it has over 250 churches. AIMG_3678

Interior of one of the 250 Greek Orthodox churches in Mykonos, Greece. In traditional Greek Orthodox churches, a beautiful circular chandelier with depictions of the saints and apostles, called the horos, hangs beneath the dome. AIMG_3669

Interior of one of the 250 Greek Orthodox Churches in Mykonos, Greece. "The nave is the main body of the church where the people stand during the services. In most traditional Eastern Orthodox churches there are no seats or pews as in the West, but rather stacidia (A high-armed chair with arm rests high enough to be used for support while standing); these are usually found along the walls. Traditionally there is no sitting during services with the only exceptions being during the reading of the Psalms, and the priest's sermon. The people stand before God. However, many exceptions to this can be found in western countries, especially the USA, where familiarity with Catholic and Protestant churches has led to similarities in church furnishings. It is not uncommon to encounter both pews and kneelers. The walls are normally covered from floor to ceiling with icons or wall paintings of saints, their lives, and stories from the Bible. Because the church building is a direct extension of its Jewish roots where men and women stand separately, the Orthodox Church continues this practice, with men standing on the right and women on the left. With this arrangement it is emphasized that we are all equal before God (equal distance from the altar), and that the man is not superior to the woman. In many modern churches this traditional practice has been altered and families stand together." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Orthodox_church_architecture AIMG_3676

Mykonos, Greece is one of the most popular islands for tourists in the Aegean Sea. It is known for its architecture and windmills, as well as its restaurants and sunsets.

"The Mykonos windmills are iconic feature of the Greek island of the Mykonos. The island is one of the Cyclades islands, which surround Delos in the Agean Sea. The windmills can be seen from every point of the village of Mykonos, the island's principle village, which is sometimes called the Chora on Greek islands. The windmills are the first thing seen when coming into the harbour, as they stand on a hill overlooking the area. There are currently 16 windmills on Mykonos. Most of them were built by the Venetians in the 16th century, but construction continued into the early 20th century. They were primarily used to mill wheat. They were an important source of income for the inhabitants. Their use gradually declined until they ceased production in the middle of the 20th century. Their architecture is similar. They all have a round shape, white colour and a pointed roof. Such windmills are found in almost all Cyclades islands. One of these windmills has been transformed into a museum. The whole village of Chora and the harbour are visible from this point." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mykonos_windmills AIMG_3656

This odd little restaurant/butcher shop in Mykonos, Greece featured a menu in English and tentacles drying near the entrance. ODT: Dining al fresco AIMG_3652

Mykonos, Greece AIMG_3671

Mykonos, Greece AIMG_3702

Mykonos, Greece is one of the most popular islands for tourists in the Aegean Sea. It is known for its architecture and windmills, as well as its restaurants and sunsets. Although it encompasses an area of only 33 sq. miles, it has over 250 churches. AIMG_3667

Mykonos, Greece is one of the most popular islands for tourists in the Aegean Sea. It is known for its architecture and windmills, as well as its restaurants and sunsets. AIMG_3648

Small fishing boats jockey for space in the harbor among yachts and ocean liners in Mykonos, Greece AIMG_3683