submitted by Peter Vanges on 26.09.2007
In the decades following the unification of Greece in 1864, Kythera once again became the stop-over port of call for Austrian ships from Trieste, using Avlemona during winter, and Kapsali during the summer months. The company was known as Lloyds of Trieste. A representative was appointed to the island by the name of Giovani Kavalini who also acted as Vice Consul at Kythera. The descendants of this man remained on the island for many generations and the name is evident today, with ...
submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 11.09.2007
just before the main road turn off is this lovely restored home one of the many great homes in aroniathika.
submitted by George Poulos on 10.09.2007
The European Union must be congratulated on their efforts to restore architectural heritage sites of deep significance such as this one. Their grants have been invaluable in restoring the Kytherian "klirenomia". [In case you think that this photograph is impossible to "take" without having a whole lot of power lines in the way....you are absolutely correct. The power lines have been digitally removed. Which beggars the question - why not "actually" remove ...
The European Union must be congratulated on their efforts to restore architectural heritage sites of deep significance such as this one. Their grants have been invaluable in restoring the Kytherian "klirenomia". The windmill at Livathi in 1993, when it was still in ruin
submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 02.09.2007
one of the many typical kythera villages with the old and new buidings side by side.
submitted by Stella Yang on 31.07.2007
Street in Hora
submitted by Stella Yang on 30.07.2007
Famous corner in Hora.
The lighthouse of Kaplsali.
View on Kapsali from Hora.
submitted by Stella Yang on 10.09.2007
The windmill at Livathi after renovation The windmill at Livathi in 1993, when it was still in ruin.
The windmill at Livathi in 1993, when it still was a ruin.
The "boathouse' in Hora on the road down to Kapsali.
submitted by Zeidoros Ltd on 23.07.2007
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submitted by Kytherian Newsflash on 17.12.2006
Lighthouses of Kithira (Kythira, Kythera) and Antikithira (Antikythira) Note: Kithira is an island about 12 km (7.5 mi) off the southeastern tip of the Peloponnisos. Historically and culturally it is associated with the Ionian Islands, although it is remote from them geographically. Like the other Ionian Islands, it was administered by Britain from 1809 to 1864. The island has a population of about 3500 and is accessible by ferry from Gythio or Neapoli. Antikithira is a small island ...
At: http://www.flickr.com/photos/88569288@N00/96199125/ Lighthouses of Kithira (Kythira, Kythera) and Antikithira (Antikythira) Note: Kithira is an island about 12 km (7.5 mi) off the southeastern tip of the Peloponnisos. Historically and culturally it is associated with the Ionian Islands, although it is remote from them geographically. Like the other Ionian Islands, it was administered by Britain from 1809 to 1864. The island has a population of about ...
submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 10.10.2006
walk through the streets of hora to admire magnificent classic venetian and neo classical architecture. how the island architecture differs from the north of the island to the south, sometimes you think you are on a different island.
submitted by James Victor Prineas on 05.07.2006
The ancient church of St. George which perches over Avlemonas and Diakofti.
submitted by Kristina Williamson on 11.02.2013
This image is part of a photographic documentary series entitled “One Year on Kythera”. “One Year on Kythera” was created by photographer Kristina Williamson, who spent one calender year living on Kythera, documenting the lives of Kytherians today; what aspects of traditional life remain in practice and in what ways the island is changing.. For more information on this project please visit www.oneyearonkythera.com
submitted by Peter Makarthis on 20.11.2005
The Keystone Kato Hora The significant keystone in the top of the archway indicates that the arch was built by master stone masons of a superior class Peter Makarthis
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