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The stories behind Greece’s most unique and mysterious churches
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Even though many of Greece’s churches were plundered and destroyed during the Ottoman era, there are still many churches and monasteries in the country today that are listed amongst the oldest temples in the world.
Either carved into mountains or built on remote islands, many Greek churches reveal secrets of the past and have numerous mysterious stories to tell.
Here are some of the most unique and mysterious Greek churches that have attracted international interest over the years, and have even received the recognition of UNESCO.