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White Mountains (Lefka Ori)

레프카 오리 (화이트 마운틴)

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  1. 1White Mountains (Lefka Ori)

    Rising majestically over western Crete, the Lefka Ori, or White Mountains, represent one of the most formidable and geologically significant mountain ranges in the Mediterranean. Their name is derived not only from the snow that…

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  2. 2Thousand-Year-Old Forests

    Within the sheltered folds of the White Mountains lie some of the most ancient forests in Europe. These are not the lush, humid forests of the north, but resilient stands of Cretan Cypress, Calabrian Pine, and Holm Oak that have…

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  3. 3The Fortress of Resistance

    Beyond their natural splendor, the White Mountains have served as a natural fortress and a symbol of Cretan resistance for centuries. The ruggedness of the terrain made it nearly impossible for occupying forces—be they Venetian,…

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  4. 4White Mountains (Lefka Ori)

    As we reach the plateau of Omalos and look down toward the 'Xyloskalo' or wooden staircase, the true magnitude of the White Mountains becomes clear. From this vantage point, the earth seems to crack open, revealing the start of…

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White Mountains (Lefka Ori) is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeNature
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates35.2950, 23.9150
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