Impressive and white, the Monastery of Faneromeni, looks out over the Aegean Sea. One of the most important monasteries of the island is located in the area between the villages of Eggares and Keramoti, 16km from Naxos Town. The Holy Monastery is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. History: Its date of construction is lost in […]
The Tower and Monastery of Fotodotis Christ
Published on :The outstanding tower-monastery of Fotodoti Christ deserves the attention of the visitor. It is built in an environment of oak trees, fig trees and vineyards, north of the village of Danakos. Access to the monastery takes place on a dirt road. The icon of the imposing tower with the century-old plane tree in the courtyard […]
Panagia Drosiani
Published on :One of the oldest churches in the Balkans and one of the most important Christian monuments in Naxos is the temple of Panagia Drosiani, located to the south of the Moni village. History: The church Virgin Mary Drosiani is estimated to have been built in the 4th or 6th century. The whole monastery emerged after […]
Temple of Panagia Myrtidiotisa – Virgin Mary Myrtidiotisa
Published on :The picturesque chapel of Panagia Myrtidiotissa is indissolubly linked to the first welcome in Naxos. And how could it be different, since it is literally next to the point where the ships tie in the port of the island. The chapel of Panagia Myrtidiotissa is built on a small rocky island, which has been widened […]
The Sanctuary of the springs
Published on :In the wider area of the Melanes, there is the important outdoor archaeological site, the Sanctuary of the Springs. Where is it: The Sanctuary of the Springs is located at Flerio, after the village of Mylοι and a few meters before the place where the Kouros of Melanes is exposed. History: The Sanctuary of the […]
Timios Stavros’ Monastery or Bazaios’ Tower
Published on :Without any doubt, it is one of the most fantastic buildings of the island. The Timios Stavros Monastery or Bazaios’ Tower is located 12 km south of Chora, in Kampos of Agiasos. It is a monastery that looks more like a tower. It is open to visitors and throughout the summer hosts major cultural events. […]