Parikia is famous for its natural beauty and history.
Discover attractions of the Greek islands, mainland and metropolis. Apart from archaeological sites, monuments and museums, did you know that you can visit some of the most amazing monuments of geological interest in the word? Don't miss the chance to visit the Petrified Forest of Lesvos and Meteora in Thessaly, Central Parikia!
Parikia, Paros, Paros Island, Cyclades Recent excavations (1983) brought the great cemetery to light, which dates from the late 8th century BC to the 3rd century AD.
The cemetery was found near the port, next to the coastal road. It comprises various types of tombs... View More
Parikia, Paros, Paros Island, Cyclades The Archaeological Museum of Paros was founded in 1960, in a room built next to the High School of Parikia. It is one of the most important museums in Greece because of its exhibits, which were found in excavations on Paros and... View More
Archaeological Museum of Paros
Asclepeion of Paros
Parikia, Paros, Paros Island, Cyclades At one of the most beautiful sites in Paros, with spectacular view to the Aegean Sea, stand the remains of a temple dedicated to Asclepius, the God of Medicine.
Asclepeion is built on the Agia Anna hill, very close to Paroikia.
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Asclepeion of Paros
Byzantine Museum of Ekatontapiliani of Paros
Parikia, Paros, Paros Island, Cyclades The Byzantine Museum of Paros is housed in the Ekatontapiliani complex, in Parikia.
It exhibits rare icons dating from the 17th and 18th century, ecclesiastical items and valuable relics of the post-Byzantine history of Paros.
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Parikia, Paros, Paros Island, Cyclades The hill of the medieval Kastro of Parikia has formed the core of civilization from the time it was first settled (4th millennium BC) until the present day.
The Kastro was built by Sanoudos, the Venetian duke of Naxos (13th century),... View More
Hill of Kastro
Panagia Ekatontapiliani Church
Parikia, Paros, Paros Island, Cyclades The Temple of Panagia of Ekatontapiliani, one of the most important early Christian monuments in Greece, is the sacred jewel in Paros' crown. It is located in the northeast section of Parikia, just steps away from the port. The... View More
Panagia Ekatontapiliani Church
Tris Ekklisies - Early Christian Basilica
Parikia, Paros, Paros Island, Cyclades At 1 kilometre’s distance, north-east of Paroikia, next to the Paroikia - Naousa road, we encounter the Early Christian Basilica of Treis Ekklisies (Three Churches).
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