Amorgos: the impressive island at the south eastern edge of the Cyclades, with superb views over the Aegean, marvellous beaches with azure waters🏖️, gorgeous caves, ideal spots for diving, scenic bays and ancient footpaths.👣 Inhabited since the Early Cycladic Era, Amorgos has a long cultural history and tradition.📜 It's Chora is built at the centre of the island, surrounded by rocky hills⛰️, and has scenic squares, traditional Cycladic houses💒, beautiful yards with bougainvillea trees🌺, whitewashed alleys, a 13th century castle🏰 and numerous monasteries.⛪
The island’s top attraction is the 10th century cliffside monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa, dedicated to Virgin Mary, which, according to tradition, was founded by the Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos in 1088, during the period of Iconoclasm.👑 350 steps lead you to the monastery, the interior of which is like a labyrinth♻️, with eight floors connected by narrow stone staircases and monks' cells all carved into the rock, forming a unique example of traditional architecture.🤓 Two icons of the Virgin Mary and other Important heirlooms dating from the 10th to the 19th century are found in the Monastery, while it's highest balcony, provides a stunning view of the island’s wild beauty. 😍
Who wouldn't leave this place awestruck? 😘
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P.s. Don't miss to taste the psimeni raki (a local liqueur) and loukoumi made with a traditional middle ages recipe and served by the monks to all visitors.
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