This understated quality of elegance in simplicity extends to every element here in Antiparos right from nature to the traditional Cycladic homes to the people and the many quaint whitewashed churches that you will see everywhere. Some of them are:
| Panagia Faneromeni Church |
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Located at the southern tip of Antiparos, you will have to take a tour boat to reach this church. It is particularly well known for its annual feast held on September 7th every year. This is usually when most of the tourists visit as it gives them an opportunity to enjoy and participate in the festivities themselves.
This typical whitewashed church with the blue domed roof is known for its picture perfect location with the water, the boats and the windmill nearby. |
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There are also three small churches of Agios Antonios, Christ and Agios Ioannis Apokefalistis placed among the houses in the Venetian Castle near the square.
| Church of Agios Ioannis Spilitios |
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One of Antiparos’ main attractions is the cave also known as the “shelter” located on the southeastern side of the island on the hill of Agios Ioannis.
The cave, believed to possibly be the oldest in Greece, was known by the locals for centuries. The interior of the cave however, was only discovered in 1673 by the French ambassador to Constantinople, Marquis de Novadel when he visited the island.
Many centuries ago, the roof of the front portion of the cave collapsed, resulting in the creation of the present vaulted entrance.
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the cave to celebrate the Agios Ioannis Spilitios festival where small treats are offered and music and dancing go on for hours together. On your way to the Cave you will also see a small church in the area of Agios Georgios.
| Church of the Holy Virgin |
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Closeby on Despotiko, you can visit the Byzantine church of the Holy Virgin whose festival is celebrated on Holy Spirit’s Day.
Thus, while there are a few main churches on the island, you are bound to come across many smaller but equally charming churches built in the same Cycladic style as in Paros.
The only thing you really need to do is keep your eyes open as you walk the many streets and alleys of Antiparos.
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