Chora
is the capital of Mykonos. Chora is one of the nicest towns of the
Greek Islands.Walking through the small paths of Mykonos, you
may be lost! All the houses are bright white with wooden
windows painted in the deep colour of the Aegean Sea. Their balconies
are full of flowers. They sparkle under the summer sunlight!
The visitors will come across many small chapels. The most famous is Paraportiani. It is the most photographed monument on the island. It is an inspired architectural complex of five churches.
Walking from there, you will find Little Venice. The
image that unfolds before you is like nowhere else in Greece. It is one
of the pretiest corners of the island, the neighbourhood with its
houses right in the sea. There are many bars, cafes, and restaurants you may sit down to drink a nice cocktail and enjoy the sunset and Windmills. Windmills constitute one of the symbols of the island. From wherever you are, you can see them.
As the sun will start to slowly descent into the Aegean Sea, Mykonos
Town will start preparing for its transformation into the wild partying,
bar hopping, all night clubbing setting.
Petros the Pelican: It was in 1958 when a
smalland weak pelican fell seawardsfrom his flock. Nowadays, Petros is
an inseparable part of life on the harbour, the island's mascot. It
wanders through all the neighbourhoods but prefers theharbour and
Alefkandra (close to Little Venice).
Ano Mera is another
village of Mykonos. It is 8 km away from the Chora and it is connected
with transportation. There are two monasteries. The most important is
the monastery of Panagia Tourliani, right under the square. After your
visit to the Monastery make your next stop at one of the traditional
tavernas in the square. Not far from there in the north is the Monastery
of Paliokastro.
The island of Delos is one of the most
important mythological, historical and archaeological sites in Greece.
Delos had a position as a holy sanctuary for a millennium before
Olympian Greek Mythology made it the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. This small island is covered with temples, mansions, markets, stadiums and shops. Boats from Mykonos arrive on the west coast
of Delos Island, in the Commercial Harbor near the south end of the
ruins. The island is small, only 1.2km wide and covering 5 sq km of
barren, hilly landscape.
Mykonos has 4 museum. All of them are located at Chora.
The Archaeological Museum, located alongside
the harbor, was built about 1900, mainly to house finds from the
excavation of the “Pit of Purification” (dating from the 5th century
B.C.) and the necropolis of Rhenia.Open 8:30 a.m to 3:00 p.m, daily
except Monday and major public holidays. (tel.: +30 22890 – 22 325).
The Folklore Museum is located in an old,
two-story, captain’s house in the Kastro of Mykonos town, a few meters
distant from the Paraportiani church. Open from April to October 4:30 to
8:30 p.m. daily except Sundays. (tel.: +30 22890 – 22 591).
The Folklore Museum consists from the Agricultural Museum / Boni Windmill and Lena's House.
The first one, located on the edge of the town at Apono Mili, is an
outdoor museum, which presents the traditional Mykonian agricultural
installation used for the production and processing of farm products.
The museums centerpiece is the Boni Windmill, which is in full working
order and may be visited from June to September daily, 4:00-8:00 p.m.
(tel.: +30 22890 – 26 246) The second, near the Three Wells, is a
charmingly preserved, authentic 19th century Mykonian middle-class
dwelling, which is completely furnished and equipped with antique
furniture and house utensils. Open evenings, except Sundays, from April
to October, 6:30p.m. to 9:30p.m. (tel.: +30 22890 – 22 390).
The Aegean Maritime Museum is located by the
Three Wells, next door to Lena’s House. This museum displays scale
models of various rowing boats, sailing vessels and steam-powered ships
which, in turn, from Prehistoric times until the present, have traversed
the Aegean. The “EVANGELISTRIA”, a traditional sailing vessel belonging
to the museum, is moored every summer in the old harbor where it may be
boarded by interested visitors. Open, April to October, daily, 10:30
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and evenings from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.. (tel.: +30 22890 –
22 700).
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