Birikiá
Birikiá is a slope in South Aegean Islands, Greek Islands. Birikiá is situated nearby to the locality Áno Vourvoúlos, as well as near Porí.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Museum of Prehistoric Thera and Catholic Cathedral Church of Saint John The Baptist.
Museum of Prehistoric Thera
Museum
The Museum of Prehistoric Thera is located in Fira, on the island of Santorini in Greece. It was built on the site of the old Ypapanti Church which was destroyed in the 1956 Amorgos earthquake. Museum of Prehistoric Thera is situated 3½ km south of Birikiá.
Catholic Cathedral Church of Saint John The Baptist
Church
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The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is a parish of the Catholic Church in Fira, on the island of Santorini in Greece. It serves as the cathedral of the Diocese of Santorini. Catholic Cathedral Church of Saint John The Baptist is situated 3 km south of Birikiá.
Archaeological Museum of Thera
Museum
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The Archaeological Museum of Thera is a museum in Fira, Santorini, Greece. It was built in 1960 to replace an older one which had collapsed by the 1956 Amorgos earthquake. Archaeological Museum of Thera is situated 3 km south of Birikiá.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Vourvoulos and Imerovigli.
Vourvoulos
Vourvoulos is a village on the island of Santorini in Greece. It is located 3,7 kilometers northeast of the capital Fira, built on a slope facing the east shore of the island.Imerovigli
Imerovigli is a town just north of capital Thira on the largest island in the Santorini archipelago.Fira
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Fira is the main town of Thira, the largest island in the Santorini archipelago. It is the island's cultural centre and boasts a variety of attractions such as museums and art galleries, two cathedrals and numerous picturesque churches to explore.
Birikiá
- Type: Slope
- Also known as: “Birikia” and “Μπιρικιά”
- Category: landform
- Location: South Aegean Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
36.4463° or 36° 26′ 47″ northLongitude
25.42833° or 25° 25′ 42″ eastElevation
210 metres (689 feet)Open location code
8G87CCWH+G8GeoNames ID
8134522
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Satellite Map
Discover Birikiá from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Áno Vourvoúlos and Porí.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Heliotopos and Archaeological Museum of Thera.
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