The white bell tower of an Orthodox church in Oia frames the famous Santorini sunset over the caldera
The photograph captures one of the most awaited moments by Santorini visitors: the sunset seen from Oia. In the foreground, the characteristic sail-shaped bell tower of an Orthodox church, with its arched form and suspended bell, stands white against the sky that fades from deep blue to pale orange on the horizon. In the background, the village of Oia stretches along the edge of the caldera, with its white houses beginning to light up in the first evening lights. A thin crescent moon is visible in the sky. In the distance, the dark profile of Thirassia island closes the marine horizon. This view from the upper area of Oia is one of the most photographed spots in the world, where every evening hundreds of people gather to watch the spectacle of the sun diving into the Aegean Sea.
