Milos. The floating wonder of the Aegean (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798641191539)

You want to discover the natural and cultural treasures of one of the most extraordinary Greek islands? 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)

Milos. A geological wonder unfolds before the eyes of those sailing around this unique island. But whatever else you expect from the Cyclades is also here: archaeological sites of extreme importance, including the world's oldest Christian monument and the site of the discovery of the famous Aphrodite of Milos. Also, well-preserved medieval settlements dating from the time of Venetian domination, picturesque churches, and wonderful beaches, forming a real treasure of the Aegean.

This is not just another Greek islands travel guide. This book, based mainly on a large number of black and white photos, with concise historical and architectural explanations, endeavours to make this island more known and give a glimpse of it to the visitor who desires to discover it.

The author of this book holds a Ph.D. in Architectural History from the National Technical University of Athens and a master's in heritage preservation 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 that will help you organize your own trip beyond the tourist clichés.

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Author: Denis Roubien
ISBN-10: 8641191534
ISBN-13: 9798641191539
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 04/29/2020
Pages: 60
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d