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Agios Nikolaos
Dont miss (as its a bit hidden) the gorgeous, but sadly crumbling, little church of Agios Nikolaos. The interiors are covered in fine frescoes by an unknown artist. See the folk at Ghermaniko or the sea kayaking company at the entrance to village for the key.
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National Gardens
A delightful, shady refuge during summer, the National Gardens were formerly the royal gardens, designed by Queen Amalia. There’s a large children’s playground , a duck pond and a shady cafe .
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Town Hall
Administrative building.
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Historical Archives Museum of Hydra
This fine harbourfront museum houses an extensive collection of portraits and naval artefacts, with an emphasis on the island’s role in the War of Independence. It hosts temporary exhibitions in summer, and concerts on the rooftop terrace.
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Panagia Paraportiani
Mykonos’ most famous church, the rocklike Panagia Paraportiani, comprises four small chapels plus another on an upper storey reached by an exterior staircase. It’s usually locked but the fabulously photogenic whitewashed exterior is the drawcard.
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Byzantine Museum
This museum, home to a rich collection of icons, was undergoing restoration works during our visit. Check ahead before you visit.
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Folklore Museum of the Northern Sporades
This exceptional museum includes extensive and well-signed displays of pirates’ weapons, blacksmith tools and antique nautical maps. A small cafe overlooking the harbour exhibits the work of local artists, and a gift shop is open to the public. Its at the west end of the harbour.
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Vaporia
Stroll the Vaporia district, east and northeast of Plateia Miaouli, for palm-lined squares and elegant shipowners’ mansions (some now home to boutique hotels). The shipowners’ wealth is evident in this grand Orthodox Agios Nikolaos loaded with fine murals, icons, gilt and chandelie
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Benaki Museum Pireos Annexe
This massive Pireos annex of the fine Benaki Museum is housed in a former industrial building and hosts contemporary visual arts, cultural and historical exhibitions, major international shows, and musical performances in the courtyard. It has an airy cafe and excellent gift shop .
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Manos Faltaïts Folk Museum
This not-to-be-missed gem details the mythology and folklore of Skyros. The 19th-century mansion is a multilevel labyrinth of Skyrian costumes, embroidery, antique furniture, ceramics, daggers, cooking pots and vintage photographs. Theres also a small gift shop and terrace overlook
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Kimisis Tis Theotokou Cathedral
Housed in the peaceful monastery complex on the harbour, this lovely cathedral dates from the 17th century and has a Tinian marble bell tower. Its Ecclesiastical Museum contains a collection of icons and vestments.The monastery complex is also known as Faneromeni. Dress appropriate
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Temple of Apollo
From Naxos Town harbour, a causeway leads to the Palatia islet and the striking, unfinished Temple of Apollo, Naxos’ most famous landmark (also known as the Portara, or ‘Doorway’). Simply two marble columns with a crowning lintel, it makes an arresting sight, and people gather at s
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Romas Mansion
Built in the 17th century by an English merchant, the villa was British-owned (British statesman Gladstone addressed the locals from its balcony) until the Romas family bought it during the 1880s. Its fascinating period furnishings and decor are splendidly intact and the library ho
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Odeon of Herodes Atticus
The path continues west from the Asclepion to the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, built in AD 161 by wealthy Roman Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, Regilla. It was excavated in 1857–58 and completely restored between 1950 and 1961. Performances of drama, music and dance are held he
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Moni Chrysopigi
The handsome whitewashed monastery of Chrysopigi dates back more than 600 years and perches on an islet connected to the shore by a tiny footbridge. A superb walk to Chrysopigi is from the village of Faros (about 40 minutes one way); en route you’ll walk along beautiful, azure Chry
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National Museum of Contemporary Art
In 2015 this museum inaugurated spectacularly renovated quarters at the former Fix Brewery on Leoforos Syngrou. It shows top-notch rotating exhibitions of Greek and international contemporary art. Its permanent exhibitions include paintings, installations, photography, video and ne
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Lazaros Koundouriotis Historical Mansion
Hydra’s star cultural attraction is this handsome ochre-coloured arhontiko (stone mansion) high above the harbour. It was the home of one of the major players in the Greek independence struggle and is an exquisite example of late-18th-century traditional architecture. It features o
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Palaio Frourio
Constructed by the Venetians in the 15th century on the remains of a Byzantine castle (and further altered by the British), this spectacular landmark offers respite from the crowds and superb views of the region. Climb to the summit of the inner outcrop, which is crowned by a light
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Industrial Museum of Ermoupoli
This excellent chronicle of Syros’ industrial and shipbuilding traditions occupies a restored factory packed with over 300 well-labelled items relating to sewing, printing, spinning, engines, ships and more. Ask if the Aneroussis lead shot factory is open – it’s fascinating. Find t
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Museum of Prehistoric Thera
Opposite the bus station, this well-presented museum houses extraordinary finds excavated from Akrotiri and is all the more impressive when you realise just how old they are. Most remarkable is the glowing gold ibex figurine, dating from the 17th century BC and in amazingly mint co
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