Long View, Thera, Greece : 無料・フリー素材/写真
Long View, Thera, Greece / w_lemay
| ライセンス | クリエイティブ・コモンズ 表示-継承 2.1 |
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| 説明 | Founded in the Middle Ages, the town of Thera, or Fira, is the principal settlement on the island of Thira, or Santorini. The town grew in prominence and size during the 1700s, after a series of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions devastated the Venetian-founded fortress town of Skaros, the former capital of the island, which was located on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Caldera near the village of Imerovigli, just north of Thera. The picturesque whitewashed buildings that comprise the town cling to the rim of the Santorini Caldera, spilling over the edge, creating one of the most dramatic-looking human settlements in Europe. The town became the capital of Santorini in the early 19th Century, after the island became part of the newly founded nation of Greece. In response to the newfound stability afforded by its status as part of the nation of Greece, the town and island’s population began to grow significantly. Despite setbacks, including economic changes after World War II and the 1956 earthquake that devastated the towns on the island, Thera has grown in prominence, with tourism becoming a major industry in the latter half of the 20th Century. Today, the island is popular with tourists, who come to admire the dramatic landscape of the caldera, the charming Cycladic architecture, and the many luxurious resorts and tourist accommodations. |
| 撮影日 | 2023-05-27 11:35:23 |
| 撮影者 | w_lemay , Chicago, IL, United States |
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| 撮影地 | Thira, South Aegean, Greece 地図 |