Akrotiri — prehistoric ruins

A Minoan Bronze Age settlement buried under volcanic ash following the great eruption of Santorini around 1600 BCE, which is why it is often referred to as the 'Greek Pompeii'. Exceptionally well-preserved multi-story buildings, streets, drainage systems, and frescoes offer insight into one of the most advanced civilizations in the Aegean of that era. The entire site is today protected by a modern roofed structure that allows visits throughout the year.