Situated inside the Chora’s Castle (Kastro), near the Archaeological Museum, the Catholic Cathedral is an outstanding medieval monument that dates back in the 13th century. Constructed during the Venetian rule, under the supervision of Markos Sanoudos, the original temple has been restored between 1500-1600 AD by the prominent Catholic families of Naxos, whose donations are preserved to this day. The Read more...

One of the most impressive archaeological findings in Naxos are the remainings of the ancient aqueduct that can be traced in various locations on the island. Relevant research shed light on the origins of the constructions and placed the aqueduct’s creation in the Archaic period, during the reign of the tyrant Lygdamis. At that time, lack of water was a Read more...

Another fantastic Venetian structure of the 17th century in Naxos is the Tower of Kokkos family, built atop the small river located in Lierado, a quarter of Potamia settlement. The village stands at about 10km from Naxos Town, making the historic tower easily accessible to visitors. The concrete path leading to the tower is of moderate difficulty, while the verdant Read more...

The Naxos Folk Art Museum is located in the picturesque village of Apiranthos. It was initially established in 1966 and was renovated in 1987. It covers three rooms and is designed to look like the exact interior of a village house as it was in the 18th and early 19th century. It houses all kinds of folk items, including clothes, Read more...

The Archaeological Museum of Apiranthos (or Aperanthos) is housed in a small building in this traditional, mountainous village of Naxos. In Apiranthos, known as the Marble village, you will find three other small and equally interesting museums: the Folklore Museum, the Geological Museum and the Museum of Natural History. The Archaeological Museum of Apiranthos houses findings from excavations in the Read more...

Close to the abandoned settlement of Metohi, outside the Kerami area, the church of Agioi Apostoloi constitutes a unique example of Byzantine architecture. The edifice dates back to the 12th century, as it is suspected by the few, ambient-covered frescoes that elaborate its interior, while it belongs to the cruciform, four-pillar based temple genre, with symmetric lines and a dome. Read more...