Greek City White Buildings Blue Roofs

So after some decades the blue and white combination along with the preexisting colors of the greek flag and the preexisting colors in other islands too became the strongest trademark of the greek cycladic islands santorini included.

Greek city white buildings blue roofs.

I ve seen photos of beautiful blue and white buildings in greece with domed roofs. Santorini is famous for its cliff side homes which are painted blazing white with deep blue roofs. It was picture perfect to say the least. My first hour in santorini was everything i expected.

To actually be there seeing the blue roofs white wash houses and even the donkeys was mind blowing. Many structures built into the side of the mountaintop make for interesting views as you walk through the little village filled with shops and tavernas. It is a dream island that is the epitome of your greece fantasies white houses blue roofs and windmills. Crete greece santorini santorini is perched on the edge of a submerged volcano overlooking a stunning caldera.

If you prefer here are the gps coordinates of the place where i took the photos. Are there any like this near athens or are they mainly located on the greek islands. Thinking that the blue and white showed unification and supported their political agenda this government mandated that all buildings must be repainted in blue and white if they weren t already. Caperchampion 30 10 2010 16 58.

The houses and building structures are predominantly white some with blue dome roofs accented by beautiful blue skies and overlooking the blue sea. We had transportation from the airport to our hostel and as soon as we got in the car greek music was playing and the sun was rising in the distance. It s the stereotypical image of greece that is familiar to everyone. Don t miss watching the sunset at oia visiting the many historical sites or exploring the vineyards.

It wasn t until 1967 when a military government was in power in greece that the other colors disappeared for good. Traveling to santorini has become even more popular in recent years. Iconic windmills of mykonos greece little venice bay of mykonos town mykonos island in greece panagia paraportiani church mykonos village greece. In contrast church domes were already painted blue in most of the cases.

Mykonos town is a party animals paradise combined with the classic blue and white of scenic greek towns. Follow the path down and here are the blue domes.