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__OIA __ Oia is selected to bepartof the 7wonders of the worldfor its architecture , lovely views obtainedthrough thismonumentanda tourist attraction Is a former community on the islands of Thira and Therasia, in the Cyclades, Greece. The local government it is part of the municipality Santorin. The population is 1,230 inhabitants, and the land area is 19.449 km2. Oia is also the most beautiful volcanic cauldron in the world, it was formed after a natural disaster; and turned out to be one of the most impressive natural lookouts. Along the cliff of Oia, houses have been delved into the porous volcanic rock. Parts of these houses are visible and the scenery that results from it is generally perceived as being typically Greek. The town is noted for its picturesque architecture, unique for its blend of relatively large medieval Venetian houses with small in cave village homes, which were the housing form of the rest of the town's population. This is a reminiscent of the age of Venetian rule over the island.
 * The famous Oia sunset, considered by many as one of the most beautiful in the world.
 * A 19th century mansion has been restored and converted into a museum that houses the Maritime History of Thira. Rare figureheads, Seamens' Chests, old maritime equipment, careening drawings and patterns, models of old and new Thiran ships, aquarelles featuring old sailing vessels as well as rare photographs.
 * Oia reached the peak of prosperity in the late 19th & early 20th century. Its economic prosperity was based on its merchant fleet which plied trade in the Eastern Mediterranean, especially from Alexandria to Russia.
 * Tourists are often told that the fishing docks at Oia are the oldest continually used docks in the world.

Oia should be partof the 7wonders of the worldfor its tourist attractions . The dimensions of the cliffs that are breathtaking and the feeling of being inside of a volcano make Oia an excellent tourist destination. Also because it’s location at the top of the cauldron.  Thesunset inOia,Santorini isaboutworth seeing.It not onlybythe splendidscenery, butalso by thegood atmosphere.It is full ofbeautifulplaces , for loversof photography.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Oia <span class="hps" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">is likesomething mysticalthat attractsSantorini,the Greek islandofexcellence.The miracle ofthe sunat sunset, it isa beautiful townwith fabulousarchitecture that enablespeople to remainexpectantodesat the timethe sunmelts intothe sea <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">, to see <span class="hps" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">what is consideredone of the more beautiful sunsets in theworld.







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