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By the Cretan born artist Nikolas Kounelakis (1829 - 1869). Oil on wood. 25 x 19 cm
An oval shaped painting depicting a nun praying. Kounelakis is considered an important Greek painter of the 19th century. His art studies began in Greece and…

The "fountanoua" in the Holy Monastery of Panagia Sfalangiotissas sign of the presence of life in the space of the previous centuries. The unique old fountain in the northern region of the municipality of St. Athanasios was declared a monument by the…

Stone brick ovens that were in every courtyard in olden times in the village of Agios Athanasios.

Τhe courtyards were surrounded by high stone walls with a central gateway. Somebody could meet a traditional stone oven, a recess for the water pot, called “stamnostatis”, many flower pots, and sometimes a special place for chicken or bigger…

Utility stoned sink and big clay pot used for preserving various agricultural products.

Utility objects Made of wooden surround and metal base with several small holes used for the screening of certain products.

Made of wooden surround and metal base with several small holes used for the screening of certain products. AlsoTatsia is a dance of skill, combining the hand and body in non-stop movement. The dancer holds a sieve in his hand with the four main…

The so called ‘Vlokka’s well’, the furthest northern end of the village. In the old years, shepherds of the village along with their livestock, spent the whole summer in the surrounding area Those days the shepherds were not allowed to descend…

Alexander Strahuber (1844-1888). Oil on canvas. 53.5 x 39.5 cm
A portrayal of Saint George slaying the dragon. Fixated at the back of the painting is a printed note stating that the painting belongs to Alex Strahuber. Alexander Strahuber is a…

Αλέξανδρος Δημητρίου (1855-;), Επιστρέφοντας στο Σπίτι, Υδατογραφία, 26x36 εκ.