Spinalonga, Crete (Greece). Built as a military fort by Genovese soldiers, the island has been a lepers community for some of the last few centuries.

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Location: Spinalonga, Crete (Greece). Built as a military fort by Genovese soldiers, the island has been a lep
Photo credit: © Enrico Frascati / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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