Archaeological Museum of Gyroula at Sagri
Published on :In Sagri, there is the Archaeological Museum of Gyroula, which has received international awards for its construction and its harmonization with the natural environment. The museum’s halls host important findings from the Temple of Demeter dating back to the beginning of the 6th century B.C. . Location: The Archaeological Museum “Gyroula” is located in the […]
Demeter’s Temple in Sagkri
Published on :In the village of Sangri, in an area rich of monasteries, towers and ancient monuments,there is the Temple of Demeter or the Sanctuary of Gyroula. Location: The archaeological site is located in Sagkri, in the center of the island, only a few kilometers from Chalki and 11 km from Chora. History: The Temple of Demeter […]
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 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 […]