Born at Rocca Canterano, a small village outside Rome, Florestano di Fausto (16.07.1890 – 11.01.1965) was an engineer, an architect and a politician. He served as a technical consultant to the Ministero degli Affari Esteri, where he designed and constructed…
Nearby the village of Apolakkia, a biotope was artificially formed as a result of the construction of a watering dam in 1987 for irrigation. The lake that was formed gradually turned into a significant wetland. A visit to the dam…
Pefkos – or Pefki – is a popular resort, just outside Lindos (4km), along the beautiful south-east coast of Rhodes. It’s name is derived from the abunance of pine trees sourounding the old fishermen village. This peaceful haven is spread…
Surrounded by the stunning physical scenery of an unspoiled pine forrest, built in 1780 on a mountain slope above the valley of Butterflies, lies the monastery of Panagià Kalopetra (the Virgin of Kalopetra). It was founded by Alexandros Ypsilantis during…
Kritinia (Κρητηνία) located in the southern part of the island, at a distance of about 50 km from the capital city of Rhodes. It is a small picturesque village (pop. 650) with lovely sea views and a little harbor, Kamiros…
Since the antiquity the area of Kalithea (Καλλιθέα) was known for its thermal, therapeutic springs. In 1927, under the administration of Mario Lago, a systematic study of the waters was initiated headed by Gustavo Gasperini, his son Carlo and Enea…
