The toponym Kastro means fortress. In its current form, the settlement is an example of a castle from the Venetian period. It is built on an ancient city, the "asty" as mentioned by Herodotus. It has been inhabited since ancient times and is an open museum. The first row of consecutive two- or
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The dissolved women's Monastery of Panagia Chrysopigi is built on a rock, on the cape of Faros bay. The name Chrysopigi is related to the Monastery of Chrysopigi in Chania, where the Cretan monk Parthenios Hairetis lived as a monk before coming to Sifnos. He recorded in 1677 the miracles of Panagia
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Apollonia (or Stavri) is the capital of Sifnos since 1836 and seat of the Municipality of Sifnos. The toponym Apollonia is an ancient essentialized adjective meaning a city dedicated to Apollo. As for the origin of the popular name Stavri, there are many versions, with the most well-known being the
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It is located at the top of the hill range known as "The Castle of Ai Dria". At its top is the homonymous church built in 1701. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou
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Built in 1813 on top of a hill, it offers visitors a unique view from its paved courtyards. In the Monastery is the famous and historical icon of Panagia Mahairousa. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou
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It is located in the central square (Heroes Square) of Apollonia, property of the Sifnia Association and includes exhibits from the traditional life of the island such as agricultural tools, household items, local clothing, etc. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou
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It is located in the Castle and includes collections of archaic and Hellenistic sculptures. The sculptures are from the archaic (6th century BC) to the Roman era (1st century BC). The ceramics are from the area of the Castle and date from the Geometric (8th century BC) to the Hellenistic era (2nd
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The monastery of "Panagia tis Vrysi" or "Uperagia Theotokou Vrysi" or "Kyria Vrysiani" or "Birth of the Virgin in Vrysi" was built in the 17th century and is located near the village of Exampela. The Monastery houses the Museum of Ecclesiastical Art. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou
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