Denis Roubien

Milos. The floating wonder of the Aegean Denis Roubien

You want to discover the natural and cultural treasures of one of the most extraordinary Greek islands? This is the book for you! (look also for the colour edition)


Milos. A geological wonder unfolds before the eyes of those sailing around this unique island. But whatever else you expect from the Cyclades is also here: archaeological sites of extreme importance, including the world's oldest Christian monument and the site of the discovery of the famous Aphrodite of Milos. Also, well preserved medieval settlements dating from the time of Venetian domination, picturesque churches, wonderful beaches, forming a real treasure of the Aegean.


This is not just another Greek islands travel guide. This book, based mainly on a large number of black and white photos, with concise historical and architectural explanations, endeavours to make this island more known and give a glimpse of it to the visitor who desires to discover it.


The author of this book holds a PhD in Architectural History from the National Technical University of Athens and a master in heritage preservation from the Ecole de Chaillot of Paris. He is a professor in the University of the Peloponnese, where he teaches these subjects. He is also a fervent cultural hiker.


His travel books (mostly about Greece) are addressed to a public with a special interest in cultural sites. In order to help the readers better understand and remember these sites, they are written as a guided tour, including encounters with interesting people and other personal travel experiences which could help the readers organise their own trip beyond the tourist clichés.