Paros. From marble wonders to a symphony in blue and white

You want to discover the natural and cultural treasures of one of the most extraordinary Greek islands from an expert? This is the book for you!

(Look also for the colour edition and for the other books in the series)

You will see this is not just another Greek islands travel guide.

In this book, you will discover, through a large number of black and white photos, with concise historical and architectural explanations, the known and unknown treasures of one of the most extraordinary Greek islands.

Possessing the quarries that produced the most exquisite marble of antiquity, from which most of the ancient masterpieces were made, Paros has been a major cultural centre of ancient Greece, the homeland of some of the greatest personalities of that time.

Among other things, you will discover

-one of the most important Early Christian monuments not only in Greece but in the whole Eastern Mediterranean

-a well-preserved fortified medieval settlement, including one of the most bizarre and charming blends of ancient, medieval and traditional constructions

-some of the most picturesque villages in the Cyclades, resisting the invasion of tourism

-an ancient sanctuary of major importance and restored in an exemplary way

The author of this book holds a PhD in Architectural History from the National Technical University of Athens and a master 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 which will help you organize your own trip beyond the tourist cliches.

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