Akrotiri is a village and a community on the island of Santorini in Greece. It is located 15 kilometers south of the capital Fira, built on the slopes of a hill offering staggering views of the calder
View of Akrotiri from the south
West view of Santorini and Akrotiri
Akrotiri Minoan settlement
The lighthouse near Akrotiri
The Minoan civilization was a Bronze Age culture centered on the island of Crete. Known for its monumental architecture and Minoan art, it is often regarded as the first civilization in Europe. They t
Akrotiri, Santorini
…Goulas). Akrotiri is part of the Thira region and had 515 permanent inhabitants according to the Greek census of 2021. Approximately 2 km southeast, the Minoan Bronze Age Akrotiri archaeological site is located. This is one of the most important of its kind in the Aegean. West of Akrotiri and on Santorini's…
The Hall of Columns at Knossos
Bull-Leaping Fresco found at Knossos
An Early Minoan bird-shaped vessel.
The western façade of the Palace at Knossos. Like other palaces, it was built during the Middle Minoan era but continually renovated throughout its existence.