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The birthplace of Apollo and Artemis according to Greek mythology, the sacred island of Delos was one of the most important Panhellenic sanctuaries during the Archaic and Classical periods. The sanctuary of Apollo on Delos attracted pilgrims from all over Greece, making Delos a prosperous trading port. It fell into decline after 69 BCE. [15]
Museums in the Ionian Islands (region) (2 C, 2 P) Pages in category "Tourist attractions in the Ionian Islands (region)" The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total.
The cave which now became the temple gateway was founded by a monk from China in 1890 who walked through the area from Ipoh. [1] The monk then decided to make the cave his home and a place for meditation where he remained until the end of his life. This was then continued by other monks and nuns. A temple was then constructed in the 1950s. [1] [2]
In 1937, Ipoh was made the capital of Perak, replacing Taiping. Map of Ipoh, Perak in 1951. Ipoh was invaded by the Japanese on 15 December 1941. In March 1942, the Japanese Civil Administration or Perak Shu Seicho was set up at St. Michael's Institution. After the liberation of Malaya by British forces, Ipoh remained the capital of Perak as it ...
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The largest island is Othoni, with an area of 10.8 km 2 and it's the most populated with 457 inhabitants according to the 2021 census. [4] The islands are the westernmost point in Greece and administratively belong to Corfu regional unit. The islands today are a tranquil place for holidays. [5]
Lighthouses of Greece; List of Greek lighthouses that are historical structures; Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Greece: Aegean Islands". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Greece: Crete". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Rowlett, Russ.
Administratively the islands form a municipality within the Chios regional unit, which is part of the North Aegean region. The principal town of the islands and seat of the municipality is also called Oinousses. [2] Oinousses has a small resident population, living primarily in the island's town of Oinousses, and a recently built monastery. The ...