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2183 – The stairway to the guestrooms of Vatopedi

Posted on December 21, 2020 by athosweblog

This nice photograph is from the book Tour de Grece by Amadee Ozenfant from 1938. The heavily packed mules just passed the main entrance and came a long way over the monopati, probably from Karyes. In the background the stairs … Continue reading →

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1998 – Pastoral scenes in Néa Skiti

Posted on May 12, 2018 by athosweblog

Olive trees on terraces that lead to Agiou Georgiou as seen from the monopati between Skiti Agiou Anna and Néa Skiti, which was the final destination of the day. The church seems to pop out of the mountain.An overview of … Continue reading →

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1932 – Workers at Mount Athos

Posted on July 27, 2017 by athosweblog

Muleteers Muleteer working in the streets of Nea Skiti, 2017Muleteer at Kavsokalivia transporting goods from the harbour to the settlement, 2013 Muleteer on the path between Lavra and Skete Anna near Stravros 2011 Constructionworkers Workers at the main entrance at … Continue reading →

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