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Whitewashed Dreams

Cascading down the cliffs, Santorini's whitewashed homes glow under the Aegean Sea's sun, embracing the endless blue below. It's hillside homes create a timeless beauty of ancient beliefs that attract tourists from all over the world. Santorini Cave houses or " "yposkafa", which means "dug into a rock" are famous both for their form and their white in color.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Santorini, Greece
Copyright: © Valleri Ames