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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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| Naxos or Hora (capital) |
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 The port and capital, Naxos is situated west of the island and has approximately 4000 inhabitants.
Facing the port, the ancient gateway of Naxos welcomes you. The Temple of Apollo or Portara as it is called, is situated on an isle north of the island that is joined to the mainland an invites you to explore a history, thousands of years old. The despotic castle at the top of the hill set the scene for pragmatic and literary schemes (Papadiamantis ‘The Merchants of a Nation’) preserve the worthy history of a century filled with powerful lords, pirates, and beautiful duchesses.
The old city adorned with white houses decorated with flowered windowsills and green gardens. The maze of paved, winding streets and archways opens and appetite for discovery. The well-preserved aesthetics of the old city is embraced harmoniously by the contemporary housing, which is constantly developing corresponding to the rising tourist demands. |
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| Worth seeing |
•Portara (6th century BC) The entrance to the temple of Apollo was never completed. It is situated in the former isle of Palatia and known for the myth that surrounds it. It is said that Ariadne, daughter of King Minos of Crete, killed herself when abandoned by Theseus on his victorious return from Knossos where he had killed the Minotaur.
•The Archaeological Museum. With artifacts not only from Naxos, but from the neighbouring smaller islands such as Keros, Donousa and Koufonisia. They are primarily funeral gifts made from gold, silver, and copper, clay idols, marble vases, bronze weapons and tools. Displayed are the finest examples of ceramics from the Post Minoan period (1400 – 1100 BC). Do not overlook the magnificent mosaic garden floor from the Hellenistic Period. The Archaeological Museum is housed in a building of the Old Merchant School erected in the 17th century BC.
•The castle, built on a mount, is considered to be the natural acropolis of the city. You will reach the castle wandering through the narrow uphill streets of the old city. The castle includes the wall and the dense housing around the perimeter exposing its defense character. The pentagonal wall surrounding the castle had five watchtowers, of which one remains standing today, the Tower of Krispi known also as the Tower of Glezou. When entering the tower through one of the two entrances, you will be captivated by its austere surroundings, with its thick wall and small port windows, Impressive also is the interior of the tower as are the living quarters. Apart from the tower of the Duke of Naxos, inside is the Merchant School of Justinian that houses the Archaeological Museum. There is also the building of the School of the Ursulian Monks, the monastery of Agios Antonios of Kapoutsinon and the Catholic Cathedral.
•The monastery of Agios Ioannis Chrysostom (17th century AD)
•The church of the Panagia Mirtithiotissas on the tiny isle found at the port. It is surrounded by forest and the sailboats that anchor in the bay.
Many remarkable churches (approximately forty) orthodox and catholic which are spread throughout the city. |
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| Where to swim |
•Agios Georgios, which is the closest beach to the city.
•The magnificent beaches of Agios Prokopios, Agia Anna, Plaka.
•The beaches toward Apollona, Pahia Ammo, Agios Mammas and Abrami. |
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