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The island of Santorini keeps numerous unique landmarks and sites among which tourist will find remarkable archeological areas. A recommended spot to visit for tourists during Santorini vacation is the ancient city of Acrotiri which is located in the southern part of the island. In 1860 local workers discovered ancient constructions and buildings on the area. A result of long years of archeological digging has become an incredible finding being a scale territory with plenty of prehistoric constructions. Their reconstruction and renovation lasts till present days. The crown of the collection of this museum complex is a huge selection of fresco paintings.
To go on exploration and learning of archeological landmarks and sites of the island tourists are recommended to pay a visit to the Thira city which is a capital of the island. The city has preserved numerous ruins and remnants of Byzantine churches and fortifying constructions, the ruins of the Temple of Apollo as well as ancient tombs aged more than two thousand years. One of the most beautiful architectural constructions of the capital of the island is the St. Minas Church. Close to this religious landmark tourists will discover the largest Archeological Museum of the archipelago.
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