The houses of Santorini are categorized by their structure and style. According to their structure there are three types; the common cave houses , called yposkafa , which are dug entirely into …

Among the narrow paths of Santorini lie beautiful churches and architectural jewels that blend into the island's landscape. The settlements of Firostefani , Imerovigli , and Oia offer a …

“As part of the Aegean style, traditional Santorini architecture exhibits an unusual freedom of expression as it incorporates the particularities of the island into the structured environment. …

2024年12月10日 · Whitewashed houses with blue domes, cave dwellings carved into cliffs, and neoclassical mansions all contribute to Santorini’s unique architectural tapestry, shaped by …

Distinguished by beautiful Cycladic architecture with whitewashed villages, blue-domed churches, paved paths, and cubic-shaped houses that create a mesmerizing contrast with the volcanic …

2016年6月28日 · Santorini’s churches are defined by anonymous vernacular architecture. The island has over 600 churches and chapels, only one-fifth of which are dug into the rock. These …

From the famous whitewashed houses to the blue-domed churches, the traditional architecture of Santorini tells a story of resilience, history, and adaptation to the environment. Santorini’s …

2020年12月25日 · Known for its beautiful Cycladic architecture with whitewashed houses, coloured domes, scenic spots and cubic forms standing amidst the rugged terrain of the …

The settlements of Santorini can be distinguished in linear (Fira, Oia, Therassia), fortified (Pirgos, Emporio, Akrotiri) and vaulted ones (Vothonas, Finikia , Karterados). The buildings were …

Santorini’s unique traditional architecture style is mainly based on two distinct types of residences, the “yposkafa” houses, meaning residences that have been carved in the rocks of the caldera, …