While touring around Symi you will see many churches devoted to the Archangel Michael. The decorative Greek Orthodox Monastery of Taxiarchis Mihail Panormitis is the most important on the island. The monastery is a large 18th-century Venetian styled building with the highest baroque bell tower in the world. It’s covered in ornate red, yellow and blue detailing,Continue reading “Panormitis monastery”
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Sweet little Symi
During our brief jaunt to Rhodes town we took a ferry over to the glorious little island of Symi. Here’s the first views of the colourful little houses clinging to the hillside. As the ferry pulls into Yialos (the main harbour) we get a closer look at the tiers of housing. Mostly in pastel shades butContinue reading “Sweet little Symi”