But the monument that makes an impression on the visitor and is considered the "emblem" of the island, is Portara, on the islet of Bacchus, at the edge of the port. "Portara" has long been called "Portara" by the locals, due to its large size. This monument that time forgot here, is the gigantic,
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The rural religious center of Gyroulas at Sagri consists of an archaic hall for the gathering of sacramental rites, from an execution hall, which is part of the wide building program carried out by the tyrant Lygdamis and is contemporary with the archaic temple of Apollo on the island of the port of
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In the archaeological museum of Naxos, the findings of the excavations, works of art and useful objects are exhibited, from the prehistoric period to the early Byzantine years (4th millennium BC - 6th century AD). The exhibits of the museum come from Naxos and the surrounding small islands: Keros,
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It is the capital and the port of the island, built around the hill of the Medieval Castle, on the site of the ancient city of Naxos, and preserves all the typical Cycladic elements. The monuments that exist in the area, such as Portara, give it a special character. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou
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On the hill that constitutes the natural acropolis of the city, about 30 meters above the sea, Sanoudos built the Castle of Chora, on the ruins of the ancient acropolis, using materials from the ancient city, which had been destroyed by pirate raids. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou
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It was founded in the 16th century. Its heyday was at the beginning of the 18th century, when active abbots and monks contributed to the increase of its wealth. It has remarkable art icons, works by the painter Manuel Falaioulos. At the end of the 18th century, he raised claims on the Monastery of
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The beautiful Apeiranthos (the Naxians call it "at Aperathou") is built in the heart of mountainous Naxos, at the foot of Mount Fanari, between two valleys with vineyards and orchards. An unknown scholar "baptized" the village Apeirantho, a few years before the Revolution of 1821, believing that it
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It is the monastery-fortress, located at the highest point of the Egara valley, near the village of Galini. It was founded in 1600 and was a stronghold and refuge for the inhabitants of the area against the Franks. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou
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The sanctuary of Yria, in the location of Livadi, is considered the official sanctuary of the urban center of the island during the Archaic period. The cult goes back to the Mycenaean years (1300 BC) and the secure documentation of its continuity in the historical period turns the site into a
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It is located in Apeiranthos. Museum with great activity, as it has hosted and organized conferences and events, with topics related to flora, fauna and ecology. It was inaugurated in 1996 and has special sections dedicated to sea and land. In the first, there is also a large natural aquarium, as
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UNFINISHED KOUROS AT APOLLONAS In the village of Apollonas in the northern part of the island, there were marble quarries in ancient times. Very close to the village, at the entrance to an ancient quarry, is lying on the ground, -from which it was never detached-, a half-finished statue of Kouros,
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