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Bunkers

Postby capto » 03 Jul 2012, 10:35

Hi

Does anyone know the history of the bunkers on the island?
There always seems to be quite a bit on ancient history sites, but details on modern history is a bit harder to track down?

There's a couple just past Nos beach; one at Pedi, on the walk to St Nicholas beach (and an older stone tower there); and two bunkers on the walk to the wine presses; also a couple on the road just above Panorimitis.

Are they Italian, German, Greek etc?

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Postby Adriana » 04 Jul 2012, 09:10

They are Greek and are part of Greece's border defense system. The island actually has quite a large military presence. Greece still has conscription and troops posted here for their national service refer to Symi as Alcatraz :D
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