Old traditional seafarer’s house, a typical specimen of the maritime past of Galaxidii town, in Fokida region, Central Greece
Noble, picturesque, it stands proudly at the west part of Corinthian Gulf, the historic Galaxidi with its 1,400 inhabitants built on the site of the ancient town Halaion, it is a nautical city that carries a heritage of 4,000 years and which reached a peak during the 1821 Liberation War. Many invaders tried to conquer Galaxidi during its history, such as Franks, Catalans, Knights of Rhodes, Turkish pirates. But the city resisted and nowadays it is one of the most attracting Greek resorts. Its sailing vessels traveled across the seas prior to the appearance of the coastal navigation. It was the first nautical force of Greece
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Location: Galaxidi town, Corinthian Gulf, Fokida prefecture, Central Greece, Europe Mediterranean sea
Photo credit: © GERMAINE ALEXAKIS / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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