Santorini, also known as Thira, is a Greek island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km southeast of mainland Greece. Famous for its stunning caldera views, whitewashed buildings with blue domes, and dramatic volcanic landscape, Santorini was shaped by one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history about 3,600 years ago. This eruption created the island’s iconic crescent shape and its breathtaking cliffs.
 
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The blue domes in Santorini are painted blue to reflect the colors of the Greek flag—blue and white—which became a widespread practice during the Greek junta from 1967 to 1974 when the military regime mandated buildings be painted in these colors to inspire patriotism and attract tourists