Esther's photos with the keyword: Chora

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

"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

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

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

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

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