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Encyclopedia > Fira

Fira is the modern capital of the Greek aegean island Santorini. "Firá", actually, is a different pronounciation of "Thira", the ancient name of the island itself.


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GNTO-Greek Islands-Sandorini-Towns (877 words)
Fira, the capital of Sandorini, is built on the west side of the island over a precipitous rock 260 m high, but with a magnificent view to the sea.
The seaside tourist settlement of Perissa is situated 15 km south-east of Fira.
It is situated 7.5 km south-east of Fira.
Fira Hotels, Santorini Hotels (1272 words)
Fira is the capital of Santorini, and it is full of beautiful shops, chic boutiques, cafes with balconies overlooking the magnificent caledera, restaurants, night life, and stunning hotels.
At the town of Fira, Santorini's capital, Neoklassiko Koukouli is amphitheatrically built on the edge of the Kaldera, facing the breathtaking view of the volcano and the Aegean Sea.
Built on a 14th century Venetian mansion, in the most exclusive area of Santorini, Porto Fira Suites are perched on a cliff, with a panoramic view of the bay of Fira and the surrounding islands.
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