Greek Island Blue Roofs

One of greece s main attractions is the iconic cycladic landscapes with their dazzling white walls sugar cube buildings blue domes sculptural walls narrow alleys pretty chapels and shimmering azure seas.

Greek island blue roofs.

When my wife and i were honeymooning in santorini we knew that we had to take that picture of the famous 3 blue domes. The surreal feeling i was overcome with is euphoric. The list of ancient roofs comprises roof constructions from greek and roman architecture ordered by clear span roof constructions increased in clear span as greek and roman engineering improved. From the moment you go up to the mountaintop villages like oia village you are spellbound by the shades of white and blue.

Traveling to santorini has become even more popular in recent years. The bronze age complex is considered europe s oldest city dating back to 7000bc. Crete greece santorini santorini is perched on the edge of a submerged volcano overlooking a stunning caldera. Yes you may see brad sand and cheese but if you are anything like me the first image that will pop into your head will be of whitewashed walls and bright blue rooftops the classic buildings of greece especially the greek islands and the subject of posters plastered all over the walls of travel agencies around the world.

If you are looking for a romantic getaway this is the place. But the pictures tell all when you arrive in santorini. Most buildings in classical greece were covered by traditional prop and lintel constructions which often needed to include interior colonnades. Whitewashed buildings with domed blue roofs makes this archipelago one of the most stunning and frequented of all of greece s isles.

The houses and building structures are predominantly white some with blue dome roofs accented by beautiful blue skies and overlooking the blue sea. It s the stereotypical image of greece that is familiar to everyone. Yes santorini has dozens of blue domed churches but there s only one place where you can take that famous picture you see on virtually every santorini postcard. The largest greek island crete is home to the legendary palace of knossos.

It is a dream island that is the epitome of your greece fantasies white houses blue roofs and windmills. To finally cross that dream off my bucket list seems unreal. Well i accomplished this dream. Santorini s classic cycladic architecture think.

In sicily truss roofs presumably appeared as early as. Today there are scores of beaches for you to top up your tan on plenty of fun in party town malia and traditional tavernas tucked away in hillside villages all over the island. Don t miss watching the sunset at oia visiting the many historical sites or exploring the vineyards. You know the one i m talking about.