The Mykonos Chora Castle, also known as the Mykonos Town Castle, is a historical landmark located in the heart of Mykonos Town. The castle was built by the Venetians in the 13th century as a means of protection against pirate attacks. Over the years, the castle has been modified and expanded, with the most significant changes occurring during the Ottoman Read more…

The Catholic Church of Panagia Rodario is located in Alefkandra square, close to the windmills above Chora town. This is the only Catholic church on Mykonos and serves the Catholics that live permanently on the island and the thousands of foreign tourists that visit Mykonos every summer. Constructed in 1668, the church was renovated in 1677 by bishop Leandros Xanthakis, Read more…

The Archaeological Museum of Mykonos was erected in 1902. The Museum was set up primarily to preserve the vestiges recovered from the Purification Pit which dates back to 426-425 B.C. This pit was unearthed in the year 1898 by renowned scholar D. Stavropoulos from the picturesque islet of Rheneia. The museum’s elegant architectural feature was designed by the renowned architect, Read more…

The lovely church of Panagia (Virgin Mary) Paraportiani is among the most photographed churches not only in Mykonos but in the whole world. It is located at the entrance of Kastro neighborhood, right by the sea. Its name (Paraportiani) actually means standing next to the entrance door, meaning that the church was next to the Castle door. The special thing Read more…

The Old Port of Mykonos is located in Mykonos town, just behind the famous Little Venice. The southern part of the Port is a place full of life 24 hours a day, as it attracts many visitors thanks to its central location. Many shops, bars, restaurants, hotels and the traditional fish market of the island are located nearby and can Read more…

The windmills are the quintessential features of Mykonos landscape. There are plenty of them that have become a part and parcel of Mykonos. Visitors to Mykonos can see the windmills irrespective of the locale. From a distance, one can easily figure out the windmills, courtesy of their silhouette. They are primarily concentrated in the neighborhood of Chora and some are Read more…