Vori, is a small village located in the Sitia region of Crete. It is situated almost directly on the road that connects Sitia with Lithines from north to south. Today, Vori is almost deserted, with only a few elderly residents remaining in its stone houses. The village is surrounded by fertile land, and two springs provide water to the settlement. Despite its abandonment and small size, Vori remains a charming settlement with narrow streets full of flowers. Its old houses feature stone doors with unique carvings of crosses and coats of arms.
Architecture
The roofs of the houses are distinguished by their chimneys. Like all the houses in the villages of Sitia, these chimneys are not built with stone. Instead, a clay pithos has been placed to serve as the chimney. These clay chimneys make the villages of Sitia visually different from the other villages of Crete, especially those in the western part of the island. In the center of the small settlement is the picturesque and stately church of Michael Archangel, which is the only church located within the residential area. Just outside and south of the village is the Byzantine cemetery church of Agia Paraskevi.
Settlement: Key Points
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Historical References: Vori is one of the smallest villages in Sitia, with a rich history dating back to ancient times.
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Location: The village is located almost directly on the road that connects Sitia with Lithines from north to south.
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Historical Significance: Vori has a long history and has been inhabited for centuries. Today, it is an almost abandoned village.
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Population Data:
YearPopulationNotes1583122As Apano Palaipetsi18819068 Christians, 22 Muslims19007019209519288719407219518419616119715219814020011620111320217 -
Current Status: Vori is a small and quiet village that is slowly being abandoned. However, it still retains its traditional charm and offers visitors a unique glimpse into the past.
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