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Unique church without a roof … ?? Greece

Unique church without a roof …  Greece

 Church of Panagia Kakaviotissa on the island of Limnos (Lemnos) was declared one of the most beautiful churches in Greece. The Greek Orthodox Church is known for having no roof, was built inside a cave and surrounded by cliffs. It is located near the village of Thanos, 4 km from Mirina (Limnos capital) in the rock at the top of the mountain Kakavos and at an altitude of 260 meters. Difficult to access in the middle of the cliff and at the top of the mountain was established by the 1416 monks who managed to escape from the Turkish invasion. The church was once a haven for monks and hermits.

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