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Arrivals – Departures |
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Athens International Airport – Eleftherios Venizelos |
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 National Observatory of Athens |
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| Ntua.gr |
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| Amorgos or Hora (capital) |
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 With approximately 350 residents, it is located southeast on the island and is the capital.
The capital of the island, Hora, is located 5.5 kms from the port of Katapola (in the south), without being visible from the sea. Imposing is the castle and its wall of warriors, clearly of a fortified character, reflecting the precarious period of the Venetian Occupation. In the centre of Hora, you can find the oldest and most distinguished manor, The Tower of Gavra, a building of Venetian architecture, dating from the 16th century. Embedded in its walls are segments of ancient monuments, making the tower the most significant collection of archaeological artifacts on Amorgos.
A walk through its back streets will captivate you, and definitely, a worthwhile idea is a stop at, Kira-Leousa. It is the oldest church in town, unique, with a narthex and Paleochristian architectural elements. While those that venture up into the castle must visit, the medieval water tank purveyor found at Kato Pakko. |
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| Worth seeing |
•The Byzantine monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissas, is an imposing Byzantine monastery built on cliffs 300 metres above sea level. The monastery was constructed 1017 AD and renovated in 1088 by the dictator Alexios Komninos. Proper attire is necessary to be allowed access to the church.
•In the centre of Hora, you can find the oldest and most distinguished manor, The Tower of Gavra, a building of Venetian architecture, dating from the 16th century. Embedded in its walls are segments of ancient monuments, making the tower the most significant collection of archaeological artifacts on Amorgos.
•The imposing castle and its wall of warriors, clearly of a fortified character, reflecting the precarious period of the Venetian Occupation is always worth a visit.
•Kira-Leousa, the oldest church in town, unique, with a narthex and Paleochristian architectural elements.
•A visit to the following churches and sites should not be overlooked, - the Ag. Triada (Holy Trinity) at Pagada, Ag Anargirous at Tholaria and the ancient acropolis in the vicinity Vigla, all remarkable historical sites in their own right.
•Marvel at the ancient acropolis of Arkesini found within the vicinity of Kastri.
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| Where to swim |
•The beach at Ag. Anna, beneath the Monastery Hozoviotissas.
•The wonderful beach at the bay of Aigiali.
•The neighbouring beaches Psili Ammos, Levrosas and Hohlakas.
•Ag. Pavlo opposite the small island Nikouria.
•The beach Mavri Miti and Kalotaritissas near Paradise. |
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