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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/62747648@N08/">birrlad</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/62747648@N08/54944318161/" title="Condor (Blue Sea Livery) A321-200 D-AIAF"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54944318161_192f976713_m.jpg" width="240" height="167" alt="Condor (Blue Sea Livery) A321-200 D-AIAF" /></a></p> <p>Condor (Blue Sea Livery) A321-211 Reg: D-AIAF about to land at Rhodes.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/26747591@N08/">markdbaynham</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/26747591@N08/54943948881/" title="Last Light - Dusk - Mount Athos (View From Myrina Town - Limnos - Greece) (Panasonic DC-S1 &amp; Lumix S 24-60mm f2.8 Zoom) (1 of 1)"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54943948881_ca9f4062bf_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Last Light - Dusk - Mount Athos (View From Myrina Town - Limnos - Greece) (Panasonic DC-S1 &amp; Lumix S 24-60mm f2.8 Zoom) (1 of 1)" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/26747591@N08/">markdbaynham</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/26747591@N08/54944208664/" title="Taking a Pic - Myrina Town - Limnos (Greece) (Panasonic DC-S1 &amp; Sigma 90mm f2.8 Prime Lens)"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54944208664_93d1a26cc9_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Taking a Pic - Myrina Town - Limnos (Greece) (Panasonic DC-S1 &amp; Sigma 90mm f2.8 Prime Lens)" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/26747591@N08/">markdbaynham</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/26747591@N08/54944259975/" title="Taking a Pic - Myrina Town - Limnos (Greece) (BW) (Panasonic DC-S1 &amp; Sigma 90mm f2.8)"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54944259975_9406994c18_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Taking a Pic - Myrina Town - Limnos (Greece) (BW) (Panasonic DC-S1 &amp; Sigma 90mm f2.8)" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/26747591@N08/">markdbaynham</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/26747591@N08/54944109269/" title="Myrina Town Harbour (Limnos - Greece) (Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 &amp; Sigma 17mm F4) (1 of 1)"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54944109269_4a1a4252dd_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Myrina Town Harbour (Limnos - Greece) (Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 &amp; Sigma 17mm F4) (1 of 1)" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/26747591@N08/">markdbaynham</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/26747591@N08/54942970522/" title="Town Beach - Myrina Harbour - Limnos - Greece (Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 &amp; Sigma iSeries 17mm F4 Prime Lens)"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54942970522_85f9a0abb6_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Town Beach - Myrina Harbour - Limnos - Greece (Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 &amp; Sigma iSeries 17mm F4 Prime Lens)" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/26747591@N08/">markdbaynham</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/26747591@N08/54944159645/" title="The Alleyway Bar ( Myrina Town - Limnos - Greece) (Panasonic DC-S1 &amp; Sigma 17mm F4) (1 of 1)"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54944159645_b74c02b457_m.jpg" width="240" height="150" alt="The Alleyway Bar ( Myrina Town - Limnos - Greece) (Panasonic DC-S1 &amp; Sigma 17mm F4) (1 of 1)" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/johnmightycat/">johnmightycat1</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/johnmightycat/54944013205/" title="greece - the port of agios nikolaos pic1 crete c1965 JL"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54944013205_b2ff29a066_m.jpg" width="240" height="163" alt="greece - the port of agios nikolaos pic1 crete c1965 JL" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/jalcon/">Motero Reflex</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/jalcon/54943595836/" title="Egyptian Lighthouse of Rethymno – The Maritime Symbol of the Venetian Harbo"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54943595836_d124896f13_m.jpg" width="240" height="116" alt="Egyptian Lighthouse of Rethymno – The Maritime Symbol of the Venetian Harbo" /></a></p> <p>Català<br /> <br /> El Far Egipci de Rethymno, situat al port venecià, és un dels símbols més reconeixibles de la ciutat. Tot i estar al cor d’un port construït pels venecians al segle XIII, el far no és venecià: va ser erigit durant el període d’administració egípcia de Creta (1830–1840), quan l’illa es trobava sota control otomà i fou cedida temporalment al sultà d’Egipte, Mehmet Alí, com a recompensa pel seu suport militar.<br /> <br /> L’estructura de pedra, d’uns 9 metres d’alçada, combina elements d’estil otomà i egipci, i es mantenia originalment com a guia per a les embarcacions comercials que accedien a la ciutat. Avui és un monument històric preservat i un punt fotogràfic icònic del passeig marítim de Rethymno.<br /> <br /> Castellano<br /> <br /> El Faro Egipcio de Rethymno, situado en el puerto veneciano, es uno de los símbolos más reconocibles de la ciudad. Aunque se encuentra en un puerto construido por los venecianos en el siglo XIII, el faro no es veneciano: fue levantado durante el periodo de administración egipcia de Creta (1830–1840), cuando la isla, bajo dominio otomano, fue entregada temporalmente al virrey de Egipto, Mehmet Alí, como compensación por su ayuda militar.<br /> <br /> La estructura de piedra, de aproximadamente 9 metros de altura, fusiona elementos otomanos y egipcios y servía originalmente como guía para los barcos mercantes que entraban a la ciudad. Hoy es un monumento histórico protegido y uno de los puntos fotográficos más icónicos del paseo marítimo de Rethymno.<br /> <br /> English<br /> <br /> The Egyptian Lighthouse of Rethymno, located in the Venetian Harbour, is one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. Although the harbour itself was built by the Venetians in the 13th century, the lighthouse is not Venetian: it was constructed during the Egyptian administration of Crete (1830–1840), when the island—under Ottoman rule—was temporarily handed over to Egypt’s ruler Mehmet Ali as a reward for military support.<br /> <br /> The stone structure, about 9 meters tall, blends Ottoman and Egyptian architectural influences and originally guided merchant ships entering the port. Today it stands as a protected historical monument and a popular photographic highlight along Rethymno’s waterfront.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/jalcon/">Motero Reflex</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/jalcon/54942681827/" title="The Polyeleos of Saint Titus — Light and Faith in Heraklion"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54942681827_3e59787cb1_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="The Polyeleos of Saint Titus — Light and Faith in Heraklion" /></a></p> <p> Descripció en català<br /> <br /> El magnífic políeleos (polycandelon) que penja del sostre de la Basílica de Sant Tito, a Heraklion, és un dels elements més impressionants de l’interior del temple. Ricament treballat, amb motius bizantins i detalls daurats, il·lumina l’espai sota la gran cúpula i reforça el caràcter cerimonial de l’església.<br /> <br /> L’edifici actual té les seves arrels al segle X, quan l’emperador bizantí Nicèfor II Focas va ordenar la construcció d’una església dedicada a Sant Tito, el primer bisbe i evangelitzador de Creta. Al llarg dels segles va viure transformacions importants: fou convertida en catedral llatina durant la dominació veneciana, adaptada com a mesquita en època otomana i finalment reconstruïda gairebé completament després del terratrèmol devastador de 1856. L’església actual, de finals del segle XIX, preserva l’esperit de totes aquestes etapes.<br /> <br /> A l’interior, la basílica conserva una de les relíquies més venerades de l’illa: el crani de Sant Tito, símbol profund de la fe ortodoxa cretenca. Un espai de llum, pau i història.<br /> <br /> Description in English<br /> <br /> The magnificent polyeleos (polycandelon) hanging from the ceiling of Saint Titus Basilica in Heraklion is one of the most striking elements of the church’s interior. Richly crafted with Byzantine-inspired details and golden ornaments, it illuminates the space beneath the central dome and enhances the ceremonial atmosphere of the temple.<br /> <br /> The origins of the church date back to the 10th century, when Byzantine Emperor Nikephoros II Phokas ordered a new sanctuary dedicated to Saint Titus, the first bishop and evangelizer of Crete. Over the centuries, the building experienced major transformations: it became a Latin cathedral under Venetian rule, was later converted into a mosque during the Ottoman period, and was almost entirely rebuilt following the destructive earthquake of 1856. The present structure, completed in the late 19th century, preserves the legacy of all these historical layers.<br /> <br /> Inside, the basilica houses one of Crete’s most revered relics: the skull of Saint Titus, a powerful symbol of the island’s Orthodox heritage. A place of light, serenity, and history.<br /> <br /> Descripción en castellano<br /> <br /> El magnífico polyeleos (policandelón) que cuelga del techo de la Basílica de San Tito, en Heraklion, es uno de los elementos más destacados del interior del templo. Ricamente elaborado, con ornamentación dorada e inspiración bizantina, ilumina el espacio bajo la cúpula central y acentúa el carácter ceremonial del conjunto.<br /> <br /> Los orígenes de la iglesia se remontan al siglo X, cuando el emperador bizantino Nicéforo II Focas ordenó construir un santuario dedicado a San Tito, primer obispo y evangelizador de Creta. Con el paso de los siglos, el edificio vivió numerosas transformaciones: fue catedral latina durante la época veneciana, mezquita bajo dominación otomana y, tras el devastador terremoto de 1856, tuvo que ser prácticamente reconstruido por completo. La estructura actual, terminada a finales del siglo XIX, conserva la memoria de todas estas etapas históricas.<br /> <br /> En su interior se custodia una de las reliquias más veneradas de Creta: el cráneo de San Tito, símbolo profundo de la tradición ortodoxa de la isla. Un lugar de luz, paz e historia.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/lifes__too_short__to__drink__cheap__wine/">Σταύρος</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lifes__too_short__to__drink__cheap__wine/54942505068/" title="On the way to Athens International Airport. ( #ATH ) on #Tuesday #September17, 2024"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54942505068_6b95caa12d_m.jpg" width="240" height="144" alt="On the way to Athens International Airport. ( #ATH ) on #Tuesday #September17, 2024" /></a></p> <p>I was in Greece ,three weeks on vacation. <br /> Meet with and stayed with family, wonderful time.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/lifes__too_short__to__drink__cheap__wine/">Σταύρος</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lifes__too_short__to__drink__cheap__wine/54941474567/" title="On the way to Athens International Airport. ( #ATH ) on #Tuesday #September17, 2024"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54941474567_f1290bf1c8_m.jpg" width="240" height="144" alt="On the way to Athens International Airport. ( #ATH ) on #Tuesday #September17, 2024" /></a></p> <p>I was in Greece ,three weeks on vacation. <br /> Meet with and stayed with family, wonderful time.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/lifes__too_short__to__drink__cheap__wine/">Σταύρος</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lifes__too_short__to__drink__cheap__wine/54942349466/" title="On the way to Athens International Airport. ( #ATH ) on #Tuesday #September17, 2024"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54942349466_ea009c27ff_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="On the way to Athens International Airport. ( #ATH ) on #Tuesday #September17, 2024" /></a></p> <p>I was in Greece ,three weeks on vacation. <br /> Meet with and stayed with family, wonderful time.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/miklvance/">Michael Vance1</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/miklvance/54942325361/" title="mermaid"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54942325361_7f90c50005_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="mermaid" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/lifes__too_short__to__drink__cheap__wine/">Σταύρος</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lifes__too_short__to__drink__cheap__wine/54941470752/" title="On the way to Athens International Airport. ( #ATH ) on #Tuesday #September17, 2024"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54941470752_9b2ec4f1e2_m.jpg" width="240" height="144" alt="On the way to Athens International Airport. ( #ATH ) on #Tuesday #September17, 2024" /></a></p> <p>I was in Greece ,three weeks on vacation. <br /> Meet with and stayed with family, wonderful time.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/lifes__too_short__to__drink__cheap__wine/">Σταύρος</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lifes__too_short__to__drink__cheap__wine/54942549683/" title="On the way to Athens International Airport. ( #ATH ) on #Tuesday #September17, 2024"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54942549683_e197c7b1ef_m.jpg" width="240" height="144" alt="On the way to Athens International Airport. ( #ATH ) on #Tuesday #September17, 2024" /></a></p> <p>I was in Greece ,three weeks on vacation. <br /> Meet with and stayed with family, wonderful time.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/lifes__too_short__to__drink__cheap__wine/">Σταύρος</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lifes__too_short__to__drink__cheap__wine/54942545918/" title="On the way to Athens International Airport. ( #ATH ) on #Tuesday #September17, 2024"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54942545918_63d3a8ec10_m.jpg" width="240" height="144" alt="On the way to Athens International Airport. ( #ATH ) on #Tuesday #September17, 2024" /></a></p> <p>I was in Greece ,three weeks on vacation. <br /> Meet with and stayed with family, wonderful time.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/lifes__too_short__to__drink__cheap__wine/">Σταύρος</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lifes__too_short__to__drink__cheap__wine/54942622885/" title="On the way to Athens International Airport. ( #ATH ) on #Tuesday #September17, 2024"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54942622885_c8e39bb23f_m.jpg" width="240" height="144" alt="On the way to Athens International Airport. ( #ATH ) on #Tuesday #September17, 2024" /></a></p> <p>I was in Greece ,three weeks on vacation. <br /> Meet with and stayed with family, wonderful time.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/lifes__too_short__to__drink__cheap__wine/">Σταύρος</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lifes__too_short__to__drink__cheap__wine/54942301816/" title="On the way to Athens International Airport. ( #ATH ) on #Tuesday #September17, 2024"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54942301816_07e8883510_m.jpg" width="240" height="144" alt="On the way to Athens International Airport. ( #ATH ) on #Tuesday #September17, 2024" /></a></p> <p>I was in Greece ,three weeks on vacation. <br /> Meet with and stayed with family, wonderful time.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/lifes__too_short__to__drink__cheap__wine/">Σταύρος</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lifes__too_short__to__drink__cheap__wine/54942602305/" title="On the way to Athens International Airport. ( #ATH ) on #Tuesday #September17, 2024"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54942602305_73688b41de_m.jpg" width="240" height="144" alt="On the way to Athens International Airport. ( #ATH ) on #Tuesday #September17, 2024" /></a></p> <p>I was in Greece ,three weeks on vacation. <br /> Meet with and stayed with family, wonderful time.</p>

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