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14 May 2020

Tanning industry in Karlovasi

History

Tanning in Karlovasi flourished between 1880 and 1930, when…

Kiloukiotis Ioannis

14 Apr 2020

Samos in between years (photo Album)

History
Photo Album

9 before & after pics showing how Samos island has…

Kiloukiotis Ioannis

11 Nov 2019

The Unification of Samos with Greek country

History

On November 11, in front of a crowd of people in the…

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26 Oct 2019

Polycrates’ ring

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Eternal happiness is God’s privilege, in contrast, the…

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according to tradition Pythagoras took refuge in this cave, for meditation, or used it as a seminary or to hide

Sarantaskaliotissa cave or Pythagoras cave

Churches Natural Beauty

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The aim of the project was to supply water from the source of “Ayades”, (hidden at the mountain away from enemies), to the ancient city of Samos, through mount “Kastron”. The result was a remarkable water pipeline, total length 2,385 meters, of which 1,035 through tunnel.

Tunnel of Eupalinos

World Heritage Monument since 1992

Archaeological sites HERITAGE

The museum is housed in an old tannery stone building and reflects the history of tanning industry in Karlovasi town, which culminated from the middle of 19th century till middle of 20th.

Tanning museum

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Metochi of Agios Ioannis Eleimonas (Greek Άγιος Ιωάννης Ελεήμονας = Saint John a merciful) was founded in 1867 or 1869 by monk Isidoro Kyriakopoulo from Marathokampo village.

Agios Ioannis Eleimonas metochi

founded in 1867 or 1869 by monk Isidoro Kyriakopoulo

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it’s outstanding natural beauty with crystal clear, deep blue water and cozy little beach. Accessibility is not easy, but worth it. It is an undeclared nudist beach where you do not have the obligation to churn your swimsuit, but the environment can be a push to finally do it. It is integrated into the protection network Natura 2000 because hosts seal Monachus – Monachus. The name becam from the Turkish word “şeytan” that means diavolo, and this because the canyon “Kakoperato” that exists behind the beach, causes strange sounds when it is windy, so the Turks (who used to anchor there during the 19th century) thought that there was the devil, and gave this name to the region. Continuing for another 2 Km of walking will arrive to Megalo Seitani Beach

Beach Mikro Seitani

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