| Archaeological site of Agia Irini |
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In addition, the museum’s guard can be contacted in order to visit another ancient site; the Archaeological site of Agia Irini. This peninsula is located nearby what we now know as the village of Vourkari, and used to be the most important spot on the island towards 2000 BC, for many centuries.
In fact, the most important commercial exchanging used to take place on this town; it counts on many different constructions, as well as several temples and an aqueduct. |
| church of Agia Marina and its high tower, the Episkopi monastery, and the Cathedral of the Annunciation.
Moreover, the ancient site of Ioulis hosts a medieval castle, and has a path leading up to the great Lion of Ioulida, one of the most characteristic monuments on the island, made of stone and dating from the Archaic Era.
When it comes to religious monuments, we cannot miss the monastery of Panagia Kastriani, dating from the 18th century, and placed in Kastro, on top of a rock. This eye-catching location is related to a fact, usually told by the inhabitants.
During the mentioned century,
the shepherds saw a strange
shine every night on this rock, so they decided to go and explore. |
| its high location.
Another good place with archaeological findings is Korissos. This is an Archaic settlement, with many remains of ancient houses and temples.
However, the best reputed historical site on the island is the ancient Karthea, since it hosts the temples of Athena, Apollo, and Asklepios, the most worshipped gods around Greece. These are just a few examples of the ancient sites that can be combined to the visit to the Archaeological museum.
As it was mentioned, the island of Kea hosts a vast history that is reflected on its many monuments and sites. |
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