Naxos Sights & Attractions - Page 3

Palaiologos tower

Palaiologos tower

Castles
​​ Sangri

The impressive building is nested between the hills of Naxian land, a few kilometers away from Sangri village. It is made of stone and features fortress details.

Markopolitis Tower

Markopolitis Tower

Castles
​​ Halki

Markopolitis-Papadakis tower is a beautiful and imposing Venetian tower located in the upper part of the village of Halki.

Chimaros Tower

Chimaros Tower

Castles
​​ Filoti

Chimaros Tower can be considered the second historical trademark of Naxos, after Portara. It is around 15 meters tall with a well-preserved exterior.

Panagia Protothrone

Panagia Protothrone

Churches
​​ Halki

The church of Panagia Protothrone (First Throne) is one of the earliest churches of transitional type and dates back to the first half of the 9th century. It lies in the village of Halki, Naxos.

Panagia Mirtidiotissa

Panagia Mirtidiotissa

Churches
​​ Town

The church of Panagia Mirtidiotissa is a lovely tiny chapel constructed on a small islet opposite the port.

Egares Olive Press Museum

Egares Olive Press Museum

Museums
​​ Egares

The Olive Press Museum is hosted in a renovated olive press building in Egares village, which lies in the western part of the island.

Panagia Aperathitissa

Panagia Aperathitissa

Churches
​​ Apiranthos

The whitewashed orthodox church that features impressive marble pieces adorns the entrance of Apiranthos village.

Necropolis

Necropolis

Ancient Sites
​​ Tsikalario

The Geometrical Era Necropolis dates back to the 9th or 8th century BC. It is located near Halki, in the village of Tsikalario. Precious finds have been discovered there, which are exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Naxos.

Panagia tis Spilias

Panagia tis Spilias

Churches
​​ Damarionas

Panagia tis Spilias (the Holy Mary of the cave) is a church built in a cave and has quite an interesting story behind it.

Folklore museum of Koronos

Folklore museum of Koronos

Museums
​​ Koronos

The folklore museum of Koronos introduces visitors to the local life by exhibiting old everyday objects.

Mycenaean tomb

Mycenaean tomb

Ancient Sites
​​ Koronida

The Mycenaean Tomb on Naxos is considered a rare monument for the Cycladic region. It dates back to 1300 BC and is located in the Chosti region, close to Koronida (or Komiaki). 

Panagia Argokoiliotisa Church

Panagia Argokoiliotisa Church

Churches
​​ Koronos

Panagia Argokoiliotissa is a 19th-century church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and was named after the area of Argokoili. The story behind its construction is very impressive.

Monastery of Agios Ioannis Chryssostomos

Monastery of Agios Ioannis Chryssostomos

Churches
​​ Town

The Monastery of Agios Ioannis Chryssostomos is located on the hill of Grotta. Its main church is a beautiful construction dating back to the 17th century. From the monastery, one can enjoy a charming panoramic view of the island and the sea.

Museum of Naxos Ancient Town

Museum of Naxos Ancient Town

Museums
​​ Town

Permanently closed. The Museum of Ancient Naxos is also known as the Metropolis on-site museum. It lies in Chora, next to the Orthodox church of Zoodochos Pigi. It contains exhibits from settlements on the island in the Mycenaean and Geometric Eras. The actual site is also open to visitors.

Panagia Parthena Islet

Panagia Parthena Islet

Churches
​​ Mikri Vigla

The islet of Panagia Parthena is located in front of Mikri Vigla beach. The name is due to the little chapel on the islet. The church opens only once a year on the day of its celebration.

Prehistoric Acropolis

Prehistoric Acropolis

Ancient Sites
​​ Panermos

At Korfari hill, above Panermos beach in the southern part of Naxos, excavations have brought to light a prehistoric acropolis whose remains are of outstanding importance.

Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum

Museums
​​ Apiranthos
The Natural History Museum of Apiranthos is located at the village's entrance. It was established in 1996 by a local non-profit society to research, observe, and record the ecosystem of Naxos and inform the public about it.