It’s the most impressive medieval village in the whole island, leaving tourists speechless with the characteristic patterns carved in the façade of its stone houses.  The genovese influence in the construction of the houses that face one another, the domes used as extra rooms (locally known as skepasta), the narrow streets and the watch-towers, is quite evident. The streets of Pirgi are a total labyrinth, leading visitors to unique buildings decorated with ornate designs, an explosion of geometrical patterns carved with forks. Only the local craftsmen could ever produce such a masterpiece. Crossing endless mazy streets, you will finally come upon the central square with a multitude of shops and the church of Kimisi tis Theotokou (Dormition of the Virgin), built in the 17th century. The strings of cherry tomatoes hanging from the balconies add a touch of color, creating a perfectly harmonious effect against the white-and-gray walls.