Driving along the narrow, winding road of Myrtidia on Kythira (a road construction project completed in 1821 during the British occupation), the landscape is rugged, and below, just a few centimeters from the vehicle, lies the steep ravine; and ahead of us, the impressive opening—the result of blasting and rock removal— Trypia Petra, or Parathira.
Continuing along the path, in the distance is the small church of the Myrtidi Monastery, a little further down, the Monastery of Panagia Myrtidiotissa, and in the background, the sea with the islet of Stroggili.
The film ends with views of the monastery and its courtyard as two visitors chat while walking.
Panagia Myrtidiotissa is the largest monastery on Kythira and is the island’s patron saint.
Driving along the narrow, winding road of Myrtidia on Kythera (a road built in 1821 during the British occupation), the landscape is rugged. Below, just a few centimeters from the vehicle, lies a steep ravine, and in front of us is the impressive opening of the “Hole Stone” or “Window,” created by drilling and rock removal.
Continuing along the route, the small church of the Monastery of Myrtidia can be seen in the distance, and a little further down, the Monastery of Panagia Myrtidiotissa, with the sea and the island of Strongyli in the background.
The film ends with views of the monastery and its courtyard, as well as two visitors who talk as they walk.
Panagia Myrtidiotissa is the largest monastery on Kythera and is the patron saint of the island.
Creator / Collector
Bonar, Andrew Graham
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