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Athens Hilton
Athens Hilton Hotel is a luxury class Athens hotel in the heart of Athens, Greece. Attractions nearby include Ancient Agora, Lycabettus Hill, Plaka district, The Acropolis and the Theatre of Herodes Atticus. ...
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Doubletree Guest Suites
Doubletree Guest Suites New York City Hotel is right in the middle of exciting of New York, USA. An all suite 4 star New York hotel close to the theatres of Broadway, spectacular museums, chic restaurants and all major business districts. ...
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Best Western Marne La Vallee Hotel
Best Western Marne La Vallee Hotel next to RER Bussy St Georges station on the outskirts of Paris, France is a first class Paris hotel only a short drive away from Marne la Vallee Chessy railway station and Disneyland amusement park. ...
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PATMOS
The "Jerusalem of the Aegean" is one way of describing Patmos or Patnos, as it was referred to in one 5th century inscription. It was here that St. John the Theologian was exiled between 95 and 97 A.D. and was inspired to write the Book of Revelation or A

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Later the emperor Alexios Komninos ordered the monk Christodoulos Letrinos to found a monastery in honour of the Apostle. Thus the holy monastery of Patmos was built, the most important landmark on the island.

In September 1995 it was celebrated the anniversary of the 1900 years from the date that the Book of Revelation was written.

Patmos, situated between Leros and Ikaria, is a mountainous island with rocky soil and an abundance of small coves.

The majestic fortress - monastery crowns the hill above the port, surrounded by dazzling white, cubelike houses which spill down its flanks. Interspersed among them are miniscule churches and grand sea captains' mansions, separated from each other by narrow lanes, high walls and small squares opening onto breath - catching views over the Aegean.

The construction of the monastery began in the 11th century. It is circumscribed by massive grey stone walls with battlements that protected the main church and another five chapels. Its extraordinary treasury contains Byzantine and post-Byzantine icons, sacred vessels, 9th century embroideries and other priceless objects, while its library houses parchment documents, patriarchal seals, illuminated manuscripts and rare old books. In the chapel dedicated to Our Lady frescoes can be seen which date to 1210 -1220.

Ships arriving at Patmos dock in the island's harbour, Skala, a lively place with its white houses, flowered courtyards, fish tavernas, hotels, restaurants, cafes and shops.

North of Skala is the village of Kambos, set among trees and greenery, and near it is what many consider to be the island's finest beach.

Patmos's indented coastline conceals a host of lovely beaches. Among the favourites are Grigos, Kallikatsou, Psili Ammos and Diakofti.

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Pavillon Bastille Hotel, Paris
Pavillon Bastille Hotel opposite the Opera Bastille in the renovated 12th arrondissement Bastille district, Paris, France, is a superior tourist Paris hotel a few steps from the museums, antique shops and galleries of the Marais area. ...
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Trump International Beach Resort, Miami
Trump International Beach Resort Hotel on a pristine beach front on the Atlantic Ocean is a 4 star Miami hotel in the exclusive Sunny Isles of Florida, USA. Miami Beach, South Beach and the Art Deco district of Miami are all nearby. ...
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Oasis Viva Beach
Oasis Viva Beach Hotel overlooks the Mexican Caribbean Sea in the hotel zone of Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. A 4 star Cancun hotel offering one of Cancun's most beautiful and tranquil beaches, 20 minutes from downtown Cancun. ...
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