Two basic architectural characteristics of the island are the domes and the cave houses, whose construction is easy and inexpensive. They were used as residences by poorer inhabitants …

General information about Santorini architecture, in Greece: the monuments and buildings to see but also many architectural photos.

Dec 10, 2024 · Santorini’s architecture history is a captivating tale of adaptation and resilience. From ancient Cycladic settlements to modern luxury resorts, the island’s buildings reflect its …

“As part of the Aegean style, traditional Santorini architecture exhibits an unusual freedom of expression as it incorporates the particularities of the island into the structured environment. …

Distinguished by beautiful Cycladic architecture with whitewashed villages, blue-domed churches, paved paths, and cubic-shaped houses that create a mesmerizing contrast with the volcanic …

Jun 28, 2016 · They built them in the loftier quarters of Oia and Fira, inspired by Renaissance and neoclassical architecture. Their homes were big and often multistoried; they had spacious …

Santorini architecture - Villages all painted white that stand on volcanic red-hued cliffs, cave houses, cobbled streets, neoclassical mansions, blue-domed churches, and winding paths …

Oct 9, 2015 · Santorini’s key architectural feature is its “yposkafa” (excavated into the rock). These can be homes, a canava (where grapes are pressed), storage rooms, stables and even …

Stories about architecture and interior design projects on the Greek island of Santorini, including hotels and private houses built around caves.

The settlements of Santorini can be distinguished in linear (Fira, Oia, Therassia), fortified (Pirgos, Emporio, Akrotiri) and vaulted ones (Vothonas, Finikia , Karterados). The buildings were …