Yes santorini has dozens of blue domed churches but there s only one place where you can take that famous picture you see on virtually every santorini postcard.
Greek island blue roofs.
The bronze age complex is considered europe s oldest city dating back to 7000bc.
Whitewashed buildings with domed blue roofs makes this archipelago one of the most stunning and frequented of all of greece s isles.
Most buildings in classical greece were covered by traditional prop and lintel constructions which often needed to include interior colonnades.
The largest greek island crete is home to the legendary palace of knossos.
My first hour in santorini was everything i expected.
To finally cross that dream off my bucket list seems unreal.
One of greece s main attractions is the iconic cycladic landscapes with their dazzling white walls sugar cube buildings blue domes sculptural walls narrow alleys pretty chapels and shimmering azure seas.
In sicily truss roofs presumably appeared as early as.
To actually be there seeing the blue roofs white wash houses and even the donkeys was mind blowing.
From the moment you go up to the mountaintop villages like oia village you are spellbound by the shades of white and blue.
If you are looking for a romantic getaway this is the place.
Well i accomplished this dream.
Santorini is famous for its cliff side homes which are painted blazing white with deep blue roofs.
Santorini s classic cycladic architecture think.
Today there are scores of beaches for you to top up your tan on plenty of fun in party town malia and traditional tavernas tucked away in hillside villages all over the island.
It s the stereotypical image of greece that is familiar to everyone.
The houses and building structures are predominantly white some with blue dome roofs accented by beautiful blue skies and overlooking the blue sea.
It is a dream island that is the epitome of your greece fantasies white houses blue roofs and windmills.
But the pictures tell all when you arrive in santorini.
Traveling to santorini has become even more popular in recent years.
The list of ancient roofs comprises roof constructions from greek and roman architecture ordered by clear span roof constructions increased in clear span as greek and roman engineering improved.
The surreal feeling i was overcome with is euphoric.
Crete greece santorini santorini is perched on the edge of a submerged volcano overlooking a stunning caldera.
Yes you may see brad sand and cheese but if you are anything like me the first image that will pop into your head will be of whitewashed walls and bright blue rooftops the classic buildings of greece especially the greek islands and the subject of posters plastered all over the walls of travel agencies around the world.
