To revolt against the rulers the greeks started painting the houses with ecological paint of white later adding up the blue.
White houses blue roofs greece.
The nine stripes of the greek flag represent the nine syllables of the phrase eleutheria h thanatos.
When people think of greece they usually think of the while houses with blue roofs sitting close by to each other placed sporadically across the island.
If you prefer here are the gps coordinates of the place where i took the photos.
The houses and building structures are predominantly white some with blue dome roofs accented by beautiful blue skies and overlooking the blue sea.
Santorini is famous for its cliff side homes which are painted blazing white with deep blue roofs.
These houses are seen built in succession one above the other.
Crete greece santorini santorini is perched on the edge of a submerged volcano overlooking a stunning caldera.
Follow the path down and here are the blue domes.
20 beautiful white villages in greece.
Santorini is the poster child for whitewashed architecture.
Its clifftop caldera villages are famous around the world.
It is a dream island that is the epitome of your greece fantasies white houses blue roofs and windmills.
Many structures built into the side of the mountaintop make for interesting views as you walk through the little village filled with shops and tavernas.
If you are looking for a romantic getaway this is the place.
Traveling to santorini has become even more popular in recent years.
Don t miss watching the sunset at oia visiting the many historical sites or exploring the vineyards.
Yes you may see brad sand and cheese but if you are anything like me the first image that will pop into your head will be of whitewashed walls and bright blue rooftops the classic buildings of greece especially the greek islands and the subject of posters plastered all over the walls of travel agencies around the world.
Oia typifies the white painted houses of the cyclades in many cases built directly into niches which are cave houses used by crew of the ships on the lip of the volcanic crater between which are narrow alleys and blue roofed churches with cupolas.
It translates to freedom or death.