Ο Πύργος του Χειμάρρου

The amazing Chemaros’ Tower

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The Chemaro’s Tower is an imposing marble fortress that magnifies the eyes of the visitors. Greek and foreign travelers and historians have written a lot of stories and books about Chemaros’ Tower. Location: The Chemaros’ Tower is located near Mount Zas and Klidos, between Filoti village and Kalantos beach, about 21 km from Chora. History: […]

Κάστρο και Μονή Φωτοδότη Χριστού

The Tower and Monastery of Fotodotis Christ

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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 […]

Timios Stavros’ Monastery or Bazaios’ Tower

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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. […]