Kefallinia and Ithaki: A Historical and Architectural Odyssey

By Nicholas N. Patricios

Uniquely influenced by the stream of travelers and conquerors who have touched their shores, Kefallinia, the largest of the Ionian Islands, and its closest neighbor, Ithaki, stand off the western coast of Greece. Through the ages, their turbulent histories have created a distinctive mix of shared and exchanged cultural characteristics.With an emphasis on the melding of these influences, as expressed in the architecture of these enchanting islands, Nicholas N. Patricios takes us on a fascinating tour. This crisply written, generously illustrated book reveals lands of contrast -- dramatically soaring limestone hills that slope toward charming clusters of coastal communities, all surrounded by the glittering blue waters of the Ionian Sea. We are taken to castles, monasteries, mansions and civic buildings and through the mysteries of ancient streets in a literary journey to an extraordinary and timeless corner of the world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 158244188X
• ISBN13: 9781582441887
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Rutledge Books, Inc.
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 0.8" x 7.8"