The imposing and majestic temple of Panagia Ekatontapiliani (Our Lady of the Hundred Gates), the diamond of Paros, is located near the port of Parikia. It is the only church in the Greek territory which has been maintained almost completely intact since the period of its final formation (6th century), and it is one of the most significant early...
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At the top of the hill of Kefalos is located an impressive temple, sample of local architecture, with two domes, ornate entrance and lavish interiors. The temple was built in the late 15th century. It is said that in the 18th century was under the protection of the renowned for donations and benefactions to his birthplace, Paro, the ruler of...
In the middle of the 17th century was built the largest monastery of Paros, on the road Parikia - Naoussa, consisting of two churches. Cycladic features, memorable story while the fortress architecture and religious treasures make it unique. Essentially, the era of great prosperity was the 19th and 20th centuries, when the hermit Philotheos...
It is one of the few that are still operating and are so picturesque Located on a corner in the central market of Parikia and like a magnet attracts passersby who impressed by the big bell, come to worship and ultimately stay and chat with locals or monks, sitting on the terrace at the entrance of the small atmospheric abbey. Do not miss...
Located near the harbor of Naoussa in a mountainous area, with beautiful views of climate and Naxos, Folegandros or Koufonisia. It is the most picturesque monastery of the island, built in the 17th century and houses the tombs of important personalities among them the pirate Gkrevelier. There is also a storey hostel, oil mill, dormitories for...