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Pyrgi

North Aegean ·

Pyrgi

North Aegean ·
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"Pyrgi, a Black and White Geometrical Town Pyrgi is known for its famous “xysta” design – the black/grey and white geometrical facades featured on all the buildings. This is created by hand-engraving the design onto plaster. Even the 13th century Byzantine church is covered in it. The town makes a fine effort in keeping the designs fresh and fun. The xysta style is based on the Italian “Sgratffito” and originates from Genoa . Grab a frappe in the town square and take it all in."

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Village with unique black and white geometrical house decorations

xysta geometric designs
hand-engraved plaster
geometrical town
byzantine church
town square
painted village
black and white decorative motifs
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Information

Village with unique black and white geometrical house decorations

xysta geometric designs
hand-engraved plaster
geometrical town
byzantine church
town square
painted village
black and white decorative motifs
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Μαστιχοχώρια 821 02, Greece Get directions

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