Northeastern Aegean Islands

Clinging to the Turkish coast and influenced by Asia Minor in many ways, this is a bunch of radically idiosyncratic islands with landscapes and local cultures so distinct, even the smallest ones feel like proto-nations. In fact, many of them enjoyed quasi-independence at various points in time and remember it fondly.

Blue and white Greek church of Agios Kirykos, situated on the rocky coast of Ikaria Island.

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