Chios: Town Chios

Chios Villages: Town village in Chios Town village Chios: This is the capital and main port of the island of Chios, and it is located in the middle of the eastern coast of the island. It has a population of about 29 000 inhabitants and it is the largest area of the prefecture of Chios. With various schools, a university, and some cultural centres, Chios Town is the administrative, spiritual, cultural, business and educational centre of the island.

The town experienced many damages and lost a great part of its beautiful architecture with the disastrous earthquake of 1881. Nevertheless, in the heart of the town, a part of the old city still remains. Neoclassical buildings, mosques and buildings with strong Arabic influences are embellishing this part of the town. Modern cafes, shops, houses and administrative buildings are harmoniously blended to the older architecture, creating a lively and attractive scenery. The important sights of the town are the public garden, the ancient theatre, the statue of Kanaris, the bronze monuments of the Unknown soldiers, the ruins of the walls of ancient Chios and the old neighbourhood located within the walls of the Genovese castle. Various shops, places for entertainment, accommodations and a good touristy infrastructure are available in Chios Town. Town Useful Links Town Hotels & accommodation Town on map Town 360° Pictures Town Coffee Shops Town Bars Town Night clubs ....................................................................................................................................... Back: + Chios Home + Chios Villages + Eastern Aegean Islands + Eastern Aegean Villages + Greece Home Related: + Beaches + Churches + Museums + Beach Pictures + Pictures