You want to discover the cultural and natural treasures of a very special part of Greece from an expert? This is the book for you! (This is the black and white edition. Look also for the colour edition and for the other books in the series) You will see this is not just another Greece travel guide . In this book, you will discover, through a travel story and a large number of black and white photos and maps , with concise historical and architectural explanations , the known and unknown treasures of one of the most ...
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You want to discover the cultural and natural treasures of a very special part of Greece from an expert? This is the book for you! (This is the black and white edition. Look also for the colour edition and for the other books in the series) You will see this is not just another Greece travel guide . In this book, you will discover, through a travel story and a large number of black and white photos and maps , with concise historical and architectural explanations , the known and unknown treasures of one of the most extraordinary parts of Greece. Meteora, a combination of natural wonders and rich cultural heritage, is the second most important monastic community in Greece after Mount Athos , in a unique natural environment. However, most visitors focus on the site's immense religious and cultural importance and only a small part of them fully discover its equally remarkable natural beauty. Close to Meteora is the Theopetra cave, one of the most important Prehistoric findings in Greece , and Trikala, Thessaly's most beautiful historical centre. This book presents to you all this uniqueness. Among other things, you will discover -fairy-tale landscapes -a historical centre containing some of the best samples of Greek traditional architecture - some of the most important Byzantine and post-Byzantine monasteries Although these treasures are presented to you through a hiking tour , even if you don't hike you can see them since you can also reach them by car or a short walk. The author of this book holds a PhD in Architectural History from the National Technical University of Athens and a master's in heritage preservatio n from the Ecole de Chaillot of Paris. He is a professor at the University of the Peloponnese, where he teaches these subjects. He is also a fervent cultural hiker. His travel books (mostly about Greece) are addressed to you, the reader with a special interest in cultural sites . In order to help you better understand and remember these sites, they are written as a guided tour . They include encounters with interesting people and other personal travel experiences which will help you organize your own trip beyond the tourist clich???s. Pick up your copy today by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of this page!
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