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- 2190 – Markos Kampanis: new artwork
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Tag Archives: Komitsa
2023 – A walk along the border
This September I spent the holidays with my wife in the beautiful Skites Resort between Ouranoupolis and the Athos border. No plans to visit Athos but after some time I felt the urge to make a long walk and see … Continue reading
1793 – BBC television 14/2/16: Simon Reeve visits Athos/Esfigmenou illegaly
Although it was announced that Simon Reeve would show his journey to the Peloponnese tonight, but to my surprize he ended up in the North of Greece, where he filmed his visit to the Holy Mountain. First he takes the … Continue reading
1457 – the Athos border at Komitsa beach
Most pilgrims know the Athos border near Ouranopolis, that is situated some 3 km from this little town. Here are two pictures from the border taken last month: … Continue reading