The Village
Most villages were created in the medieval or Byzantine times. They have been kept unchanged and visiting them is for the traveler a short journey in time...
Most villages were created in the medieval or Byzantine times. They have been kept unchanged and visiting them is for the traveler a short journey in time...
The traditional houses are simple, plain and functional. The typical Tinian house had two floors with an outdoor staircase. The ground floor (basement) operated utilities, housing the...
In Tinos there are currently more than 600 pigeon houses, although it is probable that there were built more than twice as many. The pigeon house is estimated to appear...
The nickname of the island "Hydrousa" originated, according to one theory, from the waters and springs being abundant, in the past. On the island there are 86 fountains, built mostly...
Lintels (skylights or fotothyrides) are very common elements in the traditional Tinian buildings. Placed over the doors and windows and, beyond their functional role to improve the lighting and...
In every corner of Tinos you will find a chapel. It is estimated that their number amounts to 1000! If you consider that the population of Tinos is 8,590, you...
The plain stone walls-fences or benches was the only way for Tinian farmers to cultivate their land. These farmers responded to the lack of fertile land with...