Όσο βαδίζει κανείς στα στενά δρομάκια, μέσα στο κάστρο της Μονεμβασιάς, νιώθει να πατά πάνω στην Ιστορία. Κι αν σκάψει λίγο, περισσότερη Ιστορία θ΄αποκαλυφθεί. Μερικές φωτογραφίες από ανασκαφές που γίνονται σε παλιές εκκλησίες.
Windows to the past.
Παράθυρα από το παρελθόν.
There are blazons or coats of arms carved above the lintels on some buildings. On this one the day the building was finished is carved on the marble. March 6th 1697.
Στα υπέρθυρα πολλώς κτιρίων υπάρχουν θυρεοί και οικόσημα. Στο συγκεκριμένο αναγράφεται και η ημερομηνία που τελείωσε το κτίριο. 6 Μαρτίου 1697.
The double headed eagle of the Byzantine Empire is carved here.
Ο δικέφαλος αετός του Βυζαντίου είναι σκαλισμένος εδώ.
The animal bellow, looks like the lion of Venice.
Το ζώο από κάτω, μοιάζει με το λιοντάρι της Βενετίας.
For how long have these bells been calling the Christians to mass...?
Για πόσα χρόνια αυτές οι καμπάνες καλούν τους χριστιανούς στην λειτουργία..;
Such magnificent buildings/cathedrals and so much incredible history! I do love your posts and incredible photos, Costas! Such a delightful way to end my day! And thank you so very much for your kind words, they are greatly appreciated and I love that I make you smile! Have a wonderful week!
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Such amazing architecture and history. The ocean view through the arches and windows is really beautiful.
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This place is so intresting, I am thinking more and more about visiting it!
ReplyDeletewonderfull palace fuul of history, you have catch the magie of this
ReplyDeleteBeautiful structures Costas...very interesting histiory here!!
ReplyDeleteGreat Post, Thanks. You are showing history as I may never see in person.
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures from these historical buildings.
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Berit.
My goodness - you have the best places to explore! So much history too.
ReplyDeleteΚωστή να είσαι καλά που μας ταξιδεύεις με τις πανέμορφες φωτογραφίες σου.
ReplyDeleteΚαλή εβδομάδα.
Wonderful. I love places layered in history.
ReplyDeleteSome of the stone looked volcanic or a coral.
ReplyDeleteThank you for these photos
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truly a joy to look at
Costas, what a wonderful place to explore with your eyes and a camera. The history behind these structures is amazing and it's always fascinated me how much detail ancient buildings had with far less expensive machinery available to construct them.
ReplyDeleteWow! The history...
ReplyDeleteI know I've said it before, but I'm jealous of the history you are able to see. Nothing like that in my world....thanks Costas!
Beautiful! Congrats!
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