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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…
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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…
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The Archaeological Museum of Delos was built way back in the year 1904. The construction of this famous museum was carried out under the aegis of the Archaeological Society of Athens. Initially, the museum was spread over just five rooms. It was much later in the year 1931 and again in 1972 that further rooms were added. At present the Read more…
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The monastery of Panagia Tourliani is placed 8km far from Chora town, in Ano Mera village. The construction was originally built in 1542 by two priests and was initially named after the Presentation of the Virgin Mary. The monastery was restored in 1767 and took its present name after an icon of the Virgin Mary found in the nearby area Read more…
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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…
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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…