Pelion: De Chirico’s little train

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pelionA different kind of day, spent by taking a trip on the little train of Pelion, designed in the late 1800s by the father of the famous painter Giorgio De Chirico, who was born in Volos during the construction of this short railroad.
And these images of his childhood influenced him remarkably, making the trains one of the recurring symbols in his paintings.
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Messolonghi: a lagoon to discover

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messolonghiTradition says that the name of Messolonghi is from Italian ‘in mezzo ai laghi’ (among the lakes) and I would say that the description is more than appropriate. The city does not have anything special to offer beside the quiet and relaxed atmosphere. The lagoon and surrounding Tourlida however, are spectacular and as a photographer this is one of my favorite places in Greece … in all seasons.
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