Pyrgi village (known as the "painted village") famous for the unique decorative motives ("xysta") covering almost each house.

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Pyrgi village (known as the "painted village") famous for the unique decorative motives covering almost each and every house facade, Chios island, Greece. It is one of the most beautiful medieval villages of south Chios, known as "Mastichochoria" ("Mastic villages")

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Size: 3748px × 5596px
Location: Pyrgi village, Chios island, northeast Aegean, Greece, Europe
Photo credit: © Hercules Milas / Alamy / Afripics
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