On the third of February, 1823, over 2,000 villagers (some sources say there were as many as 3,500 villagers), only
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
A visit to Milatos Cave
About 15 kilometers from Hersonissos, in the Kastellos Mountain, is the historical cave of Milatos, a site known best for the tragic events that took place there during the Turkish occupation.
On the third of February, 1823, over 2,000 villagers (some sources say there were as many as 3,500 villagers), only
On the third of February, 1823, over 2,000 villagers (some sources say there were as many as 3,500 villagers), only
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Hiking Milonas Gorge
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