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The architecture of Amorgos is very rich and diverse, due to the quantity of occupations the island suffered through the years.
Hora is the only village which has kept some remains from medieval times and from early Christian times.
The entire island is a mixture of Minoan Christian, Byzantine, Venetian, Neoclassical and typical Cycladic architecture, composed by little round-roofed white houses with blue windows and doors. Because of this rich and diverse architecture, Amorgos
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Churches, monasteries, paved streets, horned columns, Minoan ancient sites and windmills share a peaceful existence one with another, creating on this wonderful island a strong and captivating atmosphere.
The Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa dating back to the Byzantine era is the jewel in the crown of the rich ecclesiastical architectural heritage of Amorgos Island.
This is so because of its splendid structural design being skillfully constructed into the side of a cliff.
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The village of Chora has well-preserved remnants from the medieval, Christian and venitian eras. The Venetian castle of Kastro above Chora is a typical example of Venetian style Architecture.
The typical architecture of Amorgos has been guarded against decadence with strict local administration regulations in place, specifically made to adhere to the norms of architectural patterns of yesteryears, for any newly built structures. These include small, white houses with round roofs and blue coloured doors and windows. |
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