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Sikinos Architecture: Information about the architecture of Sikinos Greece, Cyclades

 

 

Known as one of the most beautiful islands of the Cyclades, Sikinos is a small, quiet and beautiful island.

It has only two settlements, the port of Alopronia and the village of Chora, the capital.

Picturesque alley in Kastro
White church in the countryside

All along the island, you will find small and whitewashed chapels, built in the traditional Cycladic architectural style. People take good care of their houses and churches and whitewash them on every festive occasion.
Chora houses numerous stone mansions that are characteristic of traditional Cycladic architecture, speckled with various windmills, some in good state and others in ruins.

A calm neighbourhood in Kastro
 

Chora is said to be one of them most picturesque Cycladic settlements. It is characterized by its small and narrow streets and the low houses with flowered gardens.
Chora is divided in two areas: Chorio, a new settlement, and Kastro, which is the old and most picturesque district, built around the hilltop. This unspoilt settlement features a veritable maze of lanes and alleys.
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Narrow alley
 
A panoramic view of Chora
 
The Folklore Museum

Colourful window
 
Cycladic church
 
Impressive church

A view of Chora
 
Picturesque square in Kastro
 
Traditional house

Flowered streets
 
Beautiful flowers
 
Lovely house

Old windmill

Ruined windmill
 
Calm neighbourhood

The site of Episkopi
 
Beautiful church in the country

Blue dome

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