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The Church of Panagia Armata was built between 1824 and 1830 by a Spetsiote captain, Ionnis Koutsis, in order to celebrate the defeat of the Ottomans.
It is dedicated to Mary to mark the miracle of 'The Armed Virgin'. An annual festival is held in September to mark the occasion and garlands are laid on the monuments surrounding the church. The yellow building with white trim is set on a hill overlooking the old harbor, on the headland where the lighthouse is situated. The views, and in particular the sunsets, are spectacular when viewed from the church.
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