Elysium on Earth
Folegandros Island, Cyclades, Greece
Ever dreamed of exploring a Greek island with a mysterious past? Welcome to Folegandros! A gem among the Greek islands, Folegandros is in the southern Cyclades Islands, alongside Sikinos, Ios, Anafi and Santorini. Although not much is known about the island's ancient history, its earliest inhabitants are believed to have been Dorians, one of the four major ethnic groups of Classical Greece. It later came to be ruled by Athens. During this period, there was a polis or city-state, on the island, called Pholegandros. This city-state stood where the modern capital, Chora—seen in today's image—is located. Chora is perched on the edge of a 200-metre-high cliff and offers a bird's-eye view of its beautiful surroundings. Built by the Venetians in 1212, the town is now a popular tourist destination, with its charming squares and traditional whitewashed churches.
本周 2024年第7周
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From parched to pastoral
2024年01月29日
What are we shell-ebrating?
2024年04月23日
Dare to dwell here after dark?
2023年10月30日
I'm ready for my close-up, Mr. DeSquirrel
2023年08月20日
Ready to feast?
2023年10月10日
Iced out, literally
2024年01月25日
Celebrating our looming lunar neighbour
2023年07月21日
Rocky Mountain high
2023年10月11日
Let's wear green today!
2024年03月18日
A cheerful case of the blues
2023年12月17日
Alone but never lonely
2024年06月15日
Here's to ravens, evermore
2023年10月31日
全球之美