Santorini (Greece) - Facts for Kids

Picturesque blue and white Cycladic houses clinging to the cliffs of Santorini, Greece, overlooking the deep blue Aegean Sea.

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Facts About Santorini (Greece) For Kids

History & Origins

Santorini was formed by one of the biggest volcanic explosions in history, which happened about 3,600 years ago — that’s older than most ancient Egyptian pyramids!

The island of Santorini used to be called Thera in ancient times, and some archaeologists think it might have inspired the legend of the lost city of Atlantis!

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