VILLAGESAndania CHURCH OF THE YPAPANTI (THE SAVIOUR) Built (or maybe rebuilt) in 1886, the main church in Andania is a good example of a stone built Orthodox church. Scattered throughout mountainous Greece, stone is the ideal building material for churches because it is inexpensive, entirely natural and has innate variations in colour and texture. Also paved in stone, is the church's courtyard which offers a wide open space for large gatherings. Sharing food and drink with relatives and friends is one of the basic elements of Greek culture and, as most festivities are religious, it makes sense for the local caféneon to be located on the edge of the courtyard.
Admire the proportions of the church
... and the texture of the stone
Imagine the courtyard full of people
Take a seat outside the café
... but do not bank on being served
Church of the Ypapanti Andania
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