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Hydra
island
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 Hydra
is a barren, rocky island that has become a very popular spot for artists
the world over. The town is built in an amphitheatrical style around the
port. To the right and left of the port are parapets with canons which
once protected the city. Hydra is famous for both its calm and relaxing
atmosphere, and its lively night life.
The beautiful roads and alleys hold
homes that are adorned with flowers. The Manors of the Island and the 6
monasteries and 300 churches of Hydra are definitely worth your time to
visit. Some of the most common sights on Hydra include the twin Monasteries
of Saint Eupraxia and Prophet Elias, where the heroes of the Greek Revolution
were imprisoned in 1825. Other sights of extreme interest include the Monastery
of Saint Trinity, the Monastery of Saint Matrona, the Monastery of Virgin
Mary of Zoubra, and the Church of Dormition, where you will also find a
Byzantine and Ecclesiastic Museum with many pieces that hold the history
and culture of Hydra. |
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