An illuminated dead end in Mesta, one of the most beautiful villages on Chios island. Its elaborate urban texture gives the impression of a labyrinth.
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3456 x 4608 px | 29.3 x 39 cm | 11.5 x 15.4 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
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Mesta town, Chios island, GreeceMore information:
Hopeful Impasse. An illuminated dead end in Mesta, one of the most beautiful villages on Chios island. Its elaborate urban texture gives the impression of a labyrinth and dates back to the late medieval Byzantine period. The village is built like a castle with narrow streets and perimetric fortification with only two gates, serving to repel pirate raids. The fortifications were reinforced during the Genoese era in Chios, between 1346 and 1566. The church of the Older Taxiarchi that is located in the centre of the village was built in 1794. The openhearted people of Mesta still preserve some of the traditions of the 14th century. The village’s most important custom are the “Agas” trials, a satirical replica of the trials that used to take place under the Turkish Occupation, presented during the carnival festivities. The village is well known for its unique wine “Mestousiko” that is one of the best wines of Chios and “souma”, a drink that is produced by the distillation of figs and grapes. It is a drink for robust drinkers, but pure and with a particular flavor.