Churches in Kamini
Kamini, Hydra
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Churches in Kamini is a walking tour of the historic Orthodox churches in the Kamini quarter of Hydra town, on the island of Hydra. The route covers four active chapels, including the 17th-century Church of the Dormition of the Virgin, each with carved wooden iconostases and silver votive offerings. The tour takes about 90 minutes and is led by a local guide who explains the churches' roles in Hydra's maritime and religious history.
What to expect
- The tour visits four churches: the Dormition of the Virgin, St. John the Baptist, St. Nicholas, and St. Constantine, all within a 300-metre radius of Kamini's harbour
- Each stop includes 10-15 minutes inside the church, with close viewing of the gilded iconostasis, 18th-century icons, and marble floor inlays
- The guide points out the external bell towers and the carved stone lintels that date from the Ottoman period
- The route includes a short climb of 40 stone steps between the lower and upper chapels, with a rest stop at a shaded courtyard
- Suitable for visitors with moderate mobility; the tour runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00, lasting 90 minutes, with a maximum group size of 12 people
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