Tinos. The Last Jewel in the Crown of Venice

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  • Author : Denis Roubien
  • Release Date : 2024-09-15
  • Publisher : Denis Roubien
  • Genre : Architecture
  • Pages : 0
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  • File Size : 98,98 MB
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Tinos. The Last Jewel in the Crown of Venice by Denis Roubien PDF Summary

Book Description: 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 other books of the series) You will see this is not just another Greek islands travel guide. In this book, you will discover, through a travel story and 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 islands of Greece. Last possession of Venice in the Aegean and thus the last bastion of the Western World in the Eastern Mediterranean, Tinos boasts a wealth of cultural treasures, set in an exceptional landscape. The fact that the church of the Virgin Mary in its port became the main pilgrimage of Greece resulted in the treasures of the hinterland remaining unknown to the wide public. Among other things, you will discover -medieval settlements -monumental churches -picturesque chapels -monasteries that housed schools of international fame -artistic dovecotes -the island's marble craftsmanship, inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Although these treasures are presented to you through a hiking tour, even if you don't hike you can see them since you can also reach them by car. The author of this book holds a Ph.D. in Architectural History from the National Technical University of Athens and a master's 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 clichés.

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