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Agia Fotini of Mantinea

Agia Fotini of Mantinea: One of the most mysterious churches in the world  

“My goal was to create a church that creates the illusion of motion. It feels like the Holy Spirit moves around its axis, God himself moves around its axis, as the church has no obvious front and back,” Greek architect Costas Papatheodorou said about his creation – the Orthodox church of Agia Fotini of Mantinea – which has become known as the second most mysterious church in the world.

Marble Quarry Inspires Boutique Fashion Store on the Island of Mykonos

Marble Quarry Inspires Boutique Fashion Store on the Island of Mykonos

The world of fashion has seen its fair share of inspiration from various sources, from nature to pop culture. However, a boutique fashion store in Greece is breaking new ground by drawing inspiration from a marble quarry, using the same type of marble once used to construct iconic Greek landmarks like the Parthenon.

8,500 Year Old Ancient Stilted Village Discovered North of Greece, Submerged in Lake

8,500 Year Old Ancient Stilted Village Discovered North of Greece, Submerged in Lake

In a remarkable archaeological discovery just north of Greece, beneath the tranquil waters of Lake Ohrid, lies the remnants of what could be the oldest European lake village ever found.

Apart but Alike: Classical Greece and its Influence on Sydney [VIDEO]

Apart but Alike: Classical Greece and its Influence on Sydney [VIDEO]

Presented at Parliament House, Sydney by the Executive Board of Greek-Australian Business Leaders on Tuesday 18 October 2022 and hosted by The Hon. Rob Stokes, Minister for Infrastructure, Cities and Active Transport; ‘Apart but Alike: Classical Greece and its Influence on Sydney’ provided a great opportunity to reflect on the legacy of the Greeks in Sydney and how Classical Greece broadly impacted Western culture.

Legacy Greeks Classical Greece and its Influence on Sydney

The Legacy of the Greeks: Classical Greece and its Influence on Sydney

You’re Invited! The Executive Board of Greek-Australian Business Leaders presents: “Apart but Alike – Classical Greece and its Influence on Sydney” – a great opportunity to reflect on the legacy of the Greeks in Sydney and how classical Greece broadly impacted Western culture.

Alessia Demetz is founder and CEO at Alesya de Monaco

Alessia Demetz’s Private Club for the Rich and Famous

Interior designer and architect Alessia Demetz is founder and CEO at Alesya de Monaco – a new private membership club where high-valued individuals have access to the most exclusive private collections beloved by royalty.

Agia Fotini of Mantinea

Agia Fotini of Mantinea: One of the most mysterious churches in the world  

“My goal was to create a church that creates the illusion of motion. It feels like the Holy Spirit moves around its axis, God himself moves around its axis, as the church has no obvious front and back,” Greek architect Costas Papatheodorou said about his creation – the Orthodox church of Agia Fotini of Mantinea – which has become known as the second most mysterious church in the world.

Hilton Hotels Santorini

Hilton Hotels to Debut in Santorini with Luxury Beachfront Resort

With a volcanic black sandy beach on its doorstep, Hilton’s Sea Breeze Luxury Resort is soon to be among the few luxurious 5-star properties on arguably Greece’s most famous island of Santorini – an island instantly recognisable for its picturesque cliffs adorned by whitewashed, blue-accented, cube-shaped buildings and the tangerine sunsets that light up both sky and sea.

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