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  • Bottles of traditional Tangerine Liqueur at the old shop of Tsamparlis Distillery in Chios town. The distillery was founded in 1914 and it still run by the same family.
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  • Old men playing cards at the shop of the traditional Tsamparlis Distillery in Chios town. The distillery was founded in 1914 and it still run by the same family. It produces Ouzo, Mastic Liqueur and Tangerine Liqueur
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  • One of the owners of the traditional Tsamparlis Distillery in Chios town. The distillery was founded in 1914 and it still run by the same family. It produces Ouzo, Mastic Liqueur and Tangerine Liqueur
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  • Bottles of traditional Mastic Liqueur and Tangerine Liqueur at the old shop of Tsamparlis Distillery in Chios town. The distillery was founded in 1914 and it still run by the same family.
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  • Bottles of traditional Mastic Liqueur at the old shop of Tsamparlis Distillery in Chios town. The distillery was founded in 1914 and it still run by the same family.
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  • A wondering greengrocer selling vegetables and fruits from the back of his pick up track parked in a street in Pyrgi, Chios. In the background a typical local house with the decorative motives in the facade- Xysta or sgraffito.<br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
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  • The streets of the medieval village of Pyrgi in Chios with houses covered with xysta (sgraffito) decorative motives.<br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090923_456.jpg
  • The streets of the medieval village of Pyrgi in Chios with houses covered with xysta (sgraffito) decorative motives.<br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090924_488.jpg
  • The streets of the medieval village of Pyrgi in Chios with houses covered with xysta (sgraffito) decorative motives.<br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
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  • An old woman feeding a cat in an alley in the medieval village of Pyrgi, Chios, Greece.<br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090923_377.jpg
  • The streets of the medieval village of Pyrgi in Chios with houses covered with xysta (sgraffito) decorative motives.<br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090923_440.jpg
  • The streets of the medieval village of Pyrgi in Chios with houses covered with xysta (sgraffito) decorative motives.<br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
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  • One of the narrow alleys in Mesta village in Chios island, Greece.
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  • Tomatoes hung to dry on a wall of an old house in the village of Mesta in Chios, Greece.
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  • A typical house of Mesta Village, Chios,  with buttresses.
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  • Overview of Mesta Village in Chios island.
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  • Tomatoes hung to dry on a wall of an old house in the village of Mesta in Chios, Greece.
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  • A typical house of Mesta Village, Chios,  with buttresses.
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  • There villagers drink their morning coffee under the arches of the narrow alleys of Mesta village in Chios island, Greece.
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  • A typical front house door in the medieval village of Mesta, Chios, Greece
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  • There villagers drink their morning coffee under the arches of the narrow alleys of Mesta village in Chios island, Greece.
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  • One of the narrow alleys in Mesta village in Chios island, Greece.
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  • The pebble laid church yard of Taxiarchis in Mesta, Chios, Greece.
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  • Tomatoes hung to dry on a wall of an old house in the village of Mesta in Chios, Greece.
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  • Tomatoes hung to dry on a wall of an old house in the village of Mesta in Chios, Greece.
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  • One of the narrow alleys in Mesta village in Chios island, Greece.
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  • A typical front house door in the medieval village of Mesta, Chios, Greece
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  • A man drives his tricycle through the narrow alleys of the medieval village of Mesta, Chios, Greece
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  • A street greengrocer in one of the alleys of the medieval village of Mesta, Chios, Greece.
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  • One of the narrow alleys in Mesta village in Chios island, Greece.
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  • A typical window with a vine growing just outside for shade in the summer  in the medieval village of Mesta, Chios, Greece
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  • Tomatoes hung to dry on a wall of an old house in the village of Mesta in Chios, Greece.
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  • One of the narrow alleys in Mesta village in Chios island, Greece.
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  • Tomatoes hung to dry on a wall of an old house in the village of Mesta in Chios, Greece.
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  • A local woman walks under an arch in in Mesta village in Chios island, Greece.
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  • An elderly woman clearing the mastic drops in the medieval village of Pyrgi, Chios, Greece.  The resin of the tree fells on a layer of sand. Once the sand is cleared the solidified mastic drop has to be cleared manually from foreign bodies, chunks of the trunk and small pebbles. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
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  • An elderly woman clearing the mastic drops in the medieval village of Pyrgi, Chios, Greece.  The resin of the tree fells on a layer of sand. Once the sand is cleared the solidified mastic drop has to be cleared manually from foreign bodies, chunks of the trunk and small pebbles. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
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  • An elderly woman entering her old house in an alley in the medieval village of Pyrgi, Chios, Greece. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
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  • A group of women clearing the mastic drops outside their homes in the medieval village of Pyrgi, Chios, Greece.  The resin of the tree fells on a layer of sand. Once the sand is cleared the solidified mastic drop has to be cleared manually from foreign bodies, chunks of the trunk and small pebbles. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090924_482.jpg
  • An elderly woman entering her old house in an alley in the medieval village of Pyrgi, Chios, Greece. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090923_397.jpg
  • An elderly woman clearing the mastic drops in the medieval village of Pyrgi, Chios, Greece.  The resin of the tree fells on a layer of sand. Once the sand is cleared the solidified mastic drop has to be cleared manually from foreign bodies, chunks of the trunk and small pebbles. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
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  • The owner of the coffee house of Pyrgi, Chios, chatting on the phone. Behind him an old advert for local Chios made fizzy drinks.
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  • Tomatoes hung to dry on a wall of an old house in the village of Pyrgi in Chios, Greece. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090923_335.jpg
  • A group of women clearing the mastic drops outside their homes in the medieval village of Pyrgi, Chios, Greece.  The resin of the tree fells on a layer of sand. Once the sand is cleared the solidified mastic drop has to be cleared manually from foreign bodies, chunks of the trunk and small pebbles. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090924_479.jpg
  • An elderly woman clearing the mastic drops in the medieval village of Pyrgi, Chios, Greece.  The resin of the tree fells on a layer of sand. Once the sand is cleared the solidified mastic drop has to be cleared manually from foreign bodies, chunks of the trunk and small pebbles. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090923_415.jpg
  • An elderly woman clearing the mastic drops in the medieval village of Pyrgi, Chios, Greece.  The resin of the tree fells on a layer of sand. Once the sand is cleared the solidified mastic drop has to be cleared manually from foreign bodies, chunks of the trunk and small pebbles. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090923_418.jpg
  • An elderly woman clearing the mastic drops in the medieval village of Pyrgi, Chios, Greece.  The resin of the tree fells on a layer of sand. Once the sand is cleared the solidified mastic drop has to be cleared manually from foreign bodies, chunks of the trunk and small pebbles. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
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  • Two local women sitting outside their front doors chatting in the afternoon in the village of Pyrgi, Chios. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090923_321.jpg
  • Tomatoes hung to dry on a wall of an old house in the village of Pyrgi in Chios, Greece. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
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  • Men sitting outside a house in the medieval village of Pyrgi in Chios Greece.
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  • A farmer cycles by a field in Kampos, Chios. <br />
Kampos of Chios  is one of the most distinctive areas of the island. It is 6 Km south of Chios Town and is widely known for the impressive mansions with their citrus fruits gardens. The area is protected by the Greek Ministry for Culture, as a historic site and traditional settlement. The high walls made of the local reddish stone protect the gardens of citrus fruits from extreme weather conditions.  The Genoese and local aristocracy of Chios started building their mansions in the area in the 14th century. The name “Kampos” (“Campus” in Latin) is found in travellers’ accounts since 1673.  The Genoese created the extensive citrus gardens in Kampos in the 13th century.
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  • An abandoned mansion in Kampos, Chios. <br />
<br />
Kampos of Chios  is one of the most distinctive areas of the island. It is 6 Km south of Chios Town and is widely known for the impressive mansions with their citrus fruits gardens. The area is protected by the Greek Ministry for Culture, as a historic site and traditional settlement. The high walls made of the local reddish stone protect the gardens of citrus fruits from extreme weather conditions.  The Genoese and local aristocracy of Chios started building their mansions in the area in the 14th century. The name “Kampos” (“Campus” in Latin) is found in travellers’ accounts since 1673.  The Genoese created the extensive citrus gardens in Kampos in the 13th century.
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  • An inhabited mansion in Kampos, Chios. <br />
Kampos of Chios  is one of the most distinctive areas of the island. It is 6 Km south of Chios Town and is widely known for the impressive mansions with their citrus fruits gardens. The area is protected by the Greek Ministry for Culture, as a historic site and traditional settlement. The high walls made of the local reddish stone protect the gardens of citrus fruits from extreme weather conditions.  The Genoese and local aristocracy of Chios started building their mansions in the area in the 14th century. The name “Kampos” (“Campus” in Latin) is found in travellers’ accounts since 1673.  The Genoese created the extensive citrus gardens in Kampos in the 13th century.
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  • An abandoned mansion in Kampos, Chios. <br />
<br />
Kampos of Chios  is one of the most distinctive areas of the island. It is 6 Km south of Chios Town and is widely known for the impressive mansions with their citrus fruits gardens. The area is protected by the Greek Ministry for Culture, as a historic site and traditional settlement. The high walls made of the local reddish stone protect the gardens of citrus fruits from extreme weather conditions.  The Genoese and local aristocracy of Chios started building their mansions in the area in the 14th century. The name “Kampos” (“Campus” in Latin) is found in travellers’ accounts since 1673.  The Genoese created the extensive citrus gardens in Kampos in the 13th century.
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  • An inhabited mansion in Kampos, Chios. <br />
Kampos of Chios  is one of the most distinctive areas of the island. It is 6 Km south of Chios Town and is widely known for the impressive mansions with their citrus fruits gardens. The area is protected by the Greek Ministry for Culture, as a historic site and traditional settlement. The high walls made of the local reddish stone protect the gardens of citrus fruits from extreme weather conditions.  The Genoese and local aristocracy of Chios started building their mansions in the area in the 14th century. The name “Kampos” (“Campus” in Latin) is found in travellers’ accounts since 1673.  The Genoese created the extensive citrus gardens in Kampos in the 13th century.
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  • An abandoned mansion in Kampos, Chios. <br />
<br />
Kampos of Chios  is one of the most distinctive areas of the island. It is 6 Km south of Chios Town and is widely known for the impressive mansions with their citrus fruits gardens. The area is protected by the Greek Ministry for Culture, as a historic site and traditional settlement. The high walls made of the local reddish stone protect the gardens of citrus fruits from extreme weather conditions.  The Genoese and local aristocracy of Chios started building their mansions in the area in the 14th century. The name “Kampos” (“Campus” in Latin) is found in travellers’ accounts since 1673.  The Genoese created the extensive citrus gardens in Kampos in the 13th century.
    090924_450.jpg
  • An inhabited mansion in Kampos, Chios. <br />
Kampos of Chios  is one of the most distinctive areas of the island. It is 6 Km south of Chios Town and is widely known for the impressive mansions with their citrus fruits gardens. The area is protected by the Greek Ministry for Culture, as a historic site and traditional settlement. The high walls made of the local reddish stone protect the gardens of citrus fruits from extreme weather conditions.  The Genoese and local aristocracy of Chios started building their mansions in the area in the 14th century. The name “Kampos” (“Campus” in Latin) is found in travellers’ accounts since 1673.  The Genoese created the extensive citrus gardens in Kampos in the 13th century.
    090924_439.jpg
  • An abandoned mansion in Kampos, Chios. <br />
Kampos of Chios  is one of the most distinctive areas of the island. It is 6 Km south of Chios Town and is widely known for the impressive mansions with their citrus fruits gardens. The area is protected by the Greek Ministry for Culture, as a historic site and traditional settlement. The high walls made of the local reddish stone protect the gardens of citrus fruits from extreme weather conditions.  The Genoese and local aristocracy of Chios started building their mansions in the area in the 14th century. The name “Kampos” (“Campus” in Latin) is found in travellers’ accounts since 1673.  The Genoese created the extensive citrus gardens in Kampos in the 13th century.
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  • A wall in Kampos Chios. <br />
Kampos of Chios  is one of the most distinctive areas of the island. It is 6 Km south of Chios Town and is widely known for the impressive mansions with their citrus fruits gardens. The area is protected by the Greek Ministry for Culture, as a historic site and traditional settlement. The high walls made of the local reddish stone protect the gardens of citrus fruits from extreme weather conditions.  The Genoese and local aristocracy of Chios started building their mansions in the area in the 14th century. The name “Kampos” (“Campus” in Latin) is found in travellers’ accounts since 1673.  The Genoese created the extensive citrus gardens in Kampos in the 13th century.
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  • A narrow street in Kampos, Chios. The high walls are build to protect the citrus trees from extreme weather. <br />
Kampos of Chios  is one of the most distinctive areas of the island. It is 6 Km south of Chios Town and is widely known for the impressive mansions with their citrus fruits gardens. The area is protected by the Greek Ministry for Culture, as a historic site and traditional settlement. The high walls made of the local reddish stone protect the gardens of citrus fruits from extreme weather conditions.  The Genoese and local aristocracy of Chios started building their mansions in the area in the 14th century. The name “Kampos” (“Campus” in Latin) is found in travellers’ accounts since 1673.  The Genoese created the extensive citrus gardens in Kampos in the 13th century.
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  • House covered with xysta (sgraffito) decorative motives in the village of Pyrgi, Mastichochoria of Chios. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
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  • A watchtower in Trachili, on the west coast of Chios island. <br />
<br />
The medieval tower was build by the Genoese and it was part of Chios defence fortification and observation network, that continued to operate until the middle of the 18th century protecting and warning the island from pirate attacks. There use to be 30 towers on the coasts of the island.
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  • House covered with xysta (sgraffito) decorative motives in the village of Pyrgi, Mastichochoria of Chios. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090923_447.jpg
  • House covered with xysta (sgraffito) decorative motives in the village of Pyrgi, Mastichochoria of Chios. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090923_346.jpg
  • House covered with xysta (sgraffito) decorative motives in the village of Pyrgi, Mastichochoria of Chios. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090923_314.jpg
  • A watchtower in Trachili, on the west coast of Chios island. <br />
<br />
The medieval tower was build by the Genoese and it was part of Chios defence fortification and observation network, that continued to operate until the middle of the 18th century protecting and warning the island from pirate attacks. There use to be 30 towers on the coasts of the island.
    090923_532.jpg
  • House covered with xysta (sgraffito) decorative motives in the village of Pyrgi, Mastichochoria of Chios. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090923_359.jpg
  • House covered with xysta (sgraffito) decorative motives in the village of Pyrgi, Mastichochoria of Chios. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090923_329.jpg
  • House covered with xysta (sgraffito) decorative motives in the village of Pyrgi, Mastichochoria of Chios. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090923_311.jpg
  • House covered with xysta (sgraffito) decorative motives in the village of Pyrgi, Mastichochoria of Chios. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090924_534.jpg
  • House covered with xysta (sgraffito) decorative motives in the village of Pyrgi, Mastichochoria of Chios. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090923_357.jpg
  • House covered with xysta (sgraffito) decorative motives in the village of Pyrgi, Mastichochoria of Chios. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090923_348.jpg
  • House covered with xysta (sgraffito) decorative motives in the village of Pyrgi, Mastichochoria of Chios. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090923_468.jpg
  • House covered with xysta (sgraffito) decorative motives in the village of Pyrgi, Mastichochoria of Chios. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090923_326.jpg
  • House covered with xysta (sgraffito) decorative motives in the village of Pyrgi, Mastichochoria of Chios. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090923_467.jpg
  • House covered with xysta (sgraffito) decorative motives in the village of Pyrgi, Mastichochoria of Chios. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090923_461.jpg
  • House covered with xysta (sgraffito) decorative motives in the village of Pyrgi, Mastichochoria of Chios. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090923_318.jpg
  • House covered with xysta (sgraffito) decorative motives in the village of Pyrgi, Mastichochoria of Chios. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090923_362.jpg
  • House covered with xysta (sgraffito) decorative motives in the village of Pyrgi, Mastichochoria of Chios. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
    090923_358.jpg
  • House covered with xysta (sgraffito) decorative motives in the village of Pyrgi, Mastichochoria of Chios. <br />
<br />
Pyrgi in Chios is known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. The village still keeps its medieval style and together with the other Mastichochoria (Mastic Villages) are in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO
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  • Elderly people sitting by the side of the alley inside the castle of Chios.
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  • Inside the castle of Chios. A mother walks with her child towards a gate of the castle.
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  • An ancient sarcophagus turned into a water fountain during the Ottoman period, under a plane tree inside the castle of Chios.
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  • An ancient sarcophagus turned into a water fountain during the Ottoman period, under a plane tree inside the castle of Chios.
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  • The display of the products for sale together with religious icons in an old fashion traditional shop inside the castle of Chios.
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  • The display of the products for sale together with religious icons in an old fashion traditional shop inside the castle of Chios.
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  • Mavra Volia is a beach with small black pebbles,  5 Km. from Pyrgi in the South East of Chios Island, Greece.
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  • The minaret of the former Ottoman Medjidie Mosque in the town of Chios now housing the Byzantine Museum of the island.
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  • Mavra Volia is a beach with small black pebbles,  5 Km. from Pyrgi in the South East of Chios Island, Greece.
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  • The minaret of the former Ottoman Medjidie Mosque in the town of Chios now housing the Byzantine Museum of the island.
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  • Mavra Volia is a beach with small black pebbles,  5 Km. from Pyrgi in the South East of Chios Island, Greece.
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  • Mavra Volia is a beach with small black pebbles,  5 Km. from Pyrgi in the South East of Chios Island, Greece.
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  • The minaret of the former Ottoman Medjidie Mosque in the town of Chios now housing the Byzantine Museum of the island.
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  • Mavra Volia is a beach with small black pebbles,  5 Km. from Pyrgi in the South East of Chios Island, Greece.
    090922_096.jpg
  • Mavra Volia is a beach with small black pebbles,  5 Km. from Pyrgi in the South East of Chios Island, Greece.
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  • Mavra Volia is a beach with small black pebbles,  5 Km. from Pyrgi in the South East of Chios Island, Greece.
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  • Mavra Volia is a beach with small black pebbles,  5 Km. from Pyrgi in the South East of Chios Island, Greece.
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  • The entrance of the monastery Nea Moni on the Provateio Mountain in the centre of Chios island. <br />
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Nea Moni  is a monastery on the island of Chios, a  UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built in the 11th century by Byzantine emperor Constantine IX Monomachos and his wife, Empress Zoe. The Katholikon (main church ) is dedicated to the Dormition of the Virgin Mary.
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  • Overview of the monastery Nea Moni on the Provateio Mountain in the centre of Chios island. <br />
<br />
Nea Moni  is a monastery on the island of Chios, a  UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built in the 11th century by Byzantine emperor Constantine IX Monomachos and his wife, Empress Zoe. The Katholikon (main church ) is dedicated to the Dormition of the Virgin Mary.
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  • The Katholikon (main church) of the monastery Nea Moni on the Provateio Mountain in the centre of Chios island. <br />
<br />
Nea Moni  is a monastery on the island of Chios, a  UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built in the 11th century by Byzantine emperor Constantine IX Monomachos and his wife, Empress Zoe. The Katholikon (main church ) is dedicated to the Dormition of the Virgin Mary.
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