Monday, November 15, 2010

Walking along the narrow streets inside the castle of Monemvasia(IX). Περπατώντας στα στενά δρομάκια του κάστρου της Μονεμβασιάς(IX).

Everywhere you dig inside the castle of Monemvasia, you will find more History. Or you are stepping on it as you walk the narrow streets. A couple more photographs of very ancient christian churches, being excavated.
 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..;

15 comments:

  1. 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!

    Sylvia

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  2. Such amazing architecture and history. The ocean view through the arches and windows is really beautiful.
    ☼ Sunny

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  3. This place is so intresting, I am thinking more and more about visiting it!

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  4. wonderfull palace fuul of history, you have catch the magie of this

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  5. Beautiful structures Costas...very interesting histiory here!!

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  6. Great Post, Thanks. You are showing history as I may never see in person.

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  7. Amazing pictures from these historical buildings.
    Have a nice evening:)
    Berit.

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  8. My goodness - you have the best places to explore! So much history too.

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  9. Κωστή να είσαι καλά που μας ταξιδεύεις με τις πανέμορφες φωτογραφίες σου.
    Καλή εβδομάδα.

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  10. Wonderful. I love places layered in history.

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  11. Some of the stone looked volcanic or a coral.

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  12. Thank you for these photos
    places I will never see
    truly a joy to look at

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  13. 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.

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  14. Wow! The history...
    I 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!

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