Syros Sights & Attractions - Page 2

Archaeological site of Halandriani

Ancient Sites
​​ Halandriani

The ancient site of Chalandriani is quite interesting, as the graves discovered there were corbelled and included a lot of wealthy items, such as unique-looking vessels in the shape of frying pans.

Gallery of the Cyclades

Museums
​​ Ermoupolis

The Cyclades Art Gallery of Syros is a municipally-operated gallery in Ermoupolis that hosts temporary exhibitions about local customs and Cycladic history, as well as a small theater.

Chapel of Agios Stefanos

Churches
​​ Galissas Village

The remote chapel of Agios Stefanos is a fantastic small structure between large rocks, with a bell tower, a spacious terrace, an iconostasis, and whitewashed walls. It offers mesmerizing views over the sea horizon.

Church of Agios Dimitrios

Churches
​​ Ano Syros

Agios Dimitrios is a wonderful church near Vaporia with a double bell tower, beautiful interior and exterior designs, and views of the endless blue sea.

National Resistance Monument

Other
​​ Ermoupolis

The National Resistance Monument of Syros is a sculpture of Nike near the port of Ermoupolis commemorating the fight of the Greeks against the German occupation during World War II.

Church of Agios Antonios

Churches
​​ Megas Gialos village

The Church of Agios Antonios is a cross-shaped church building with Cycladic-style colors, a large dome, and beautiful interior decorations. It hosts celebrations every year on January the 17th.