Small part of Mandraki village, the "capital" of Nisyros island,Greece. In the background the Panagia Spiliani monastery

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Here you can see a small part of Mandraki the island's capital, the seaside neighborhood called Lefkantio. In the background, on the top of the rock you can see the Panagia Spiliani (Holy Virgin of the Cave) Monastery. It is called "Spiliani" because the church of the monastery is inside a cave. (slow shutter speed-long exposure). You can also see few of the remains of a castle built around the monastery, by the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem in the early 14th century.

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Size: 5422px × 3748px
Location: Mandraki village, Nisyros island, Dodecanese, Greece, Europe
Photo credit: © Hercules Milas / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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