The Castle of Naxos Town is actually the old Venetian town. Along with the Tower of Glezos, it served as a protective shield to the impregnable fortress of Sanoudos in Chora of Naxos, and was originally built under the supervision of Markos II Sanoudos (the Venetian conqueror after whom it was named), who came along with the establishment of Frank Read more...

The Archaeological Museum of Naxos is situated at the central square at the top of the Kastro. It is inside a beautiful 17th Century Venetian building, a perfect example of architecture during the Frankish period. It has five floors and was built to be a school for Jesuits eventually housing the School of Commerce in the late 19th Century and Read more...

Tsikalario is a small plateau in the area of Chalki, approximately 14 km away from Chora. An ancient necropolis has been discovered in this place. It dates back to the Geometrical period (9th-8th century BC). In the Necropolis of Tsikalario many interesting archaeological finds were discovered. Some of them include circular tombs, pottery, golden jewelry and lances. All these items Read more...

One of the most peculiar findings in Naxos is certainly the Mycenaean tomb that was discovered at Chosti, near Koronida (also known as Komiaki). What makes this discovery a worth-visiting one is its rarity; in fact, it constitutes one of the only three Mycenaean tombs that were found in the Cyclades region, alongside Mykonos and Tinos. Its location is also Read more...

The Church of Panagia Protothrone is situated in the village of Halki, about 15 km to the southeast of Chora. The church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, as its name implies. It was probably built in the first half of the 9th century. This small church has a unique style of architecture. It has been all washed in white Read more...

Bazeos Tower is one of the most prominent sights in Naxos, located on the main road that connects the Chora with the mountainous villages of Halki and Filoti. Dating back to the 17th century, the castle was built in this peculiar location as an attempt to provide safety to its residents from the frequent pirate attacks that used to take Read more...