Spinalonga: The Isle of the Damned

Submitted on 10/25/2013 by: Weed
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Spinalonga, also known as Kalydon, is an island located northeast of the Crete town of Elounda. The island was given its Italian name, "long thorn", by the Venetians to describe its shape. Spinalonga was used as a leper colony from 1903-1957.

It was a prison-like home for leper outcasts even after medical advances rendered isolation unnecessary

There were two entrances to Spinalonga.

This was due to the fact that the lepers were unaware what was going to happen to them once they arrived. They were tricked into entering the leper's tunnel known as Dante's Gate

Once inside, they were captured, imprisoned and isolated forever. Today, the unoccupied island is one of the main tourist attractions in Crete.

This video images tour will conduct you to the sorrowful destiny of the isle.i just add the music at the end!

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