Santorini (Thira)
July 19, 2018
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Above: Shows the plan for the The Basilike Stoa (Royal Stoa), whichmarked the center of public life.
It is a huge portico 46 x 10 m in area which extends along the agora.
The roof of the stoa would have been supported by a row of ten Doric pillars
along the middle axis. It was completely rebuilt in the 1st century.
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1 and 2 show the remains of the Basilike Stoa.
3 and 4 show the Exedrae, three buildings in the form of a Roman temple, from the 1st century AD, which housed statues of prominent citizens of Thera who were honoured by the city.
5 are smaller houses in Thera.
6 is a view over Kamari and the eastern coast of Santorini.
7 is the beginning of the walk down Mesa Vouno to Kamari.
8 is the better way to get down the mountain.
9 and 10 show another vineyard near Kamari.
11 shows the Green Market in Fira, very near the Astir of Thira Hotel.
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