Ano Syros 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 Ano Syros!
Ano Syros, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades Agia Triada (dedicated to the Holy Trinity) and Agios Nikolaos are the only two orthodox churches of Ano Syros. It was built in 1950 and renovated in 1964. It is of Byzantine rythm with a dome, it has cells and a big yard. View More
Agia Triada Church
Agios Athanasios Church
Ano Syros, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades On the other side of the town, about 500 m / 1.640 ft away from the central town, on an beautiful location, you can see another orthodox church, that of Agios Athanasios. Originally a chapel (built in 1641), it had been rebuilt... View More
Agios Athanasios Church
Agios Georgios Church
Ano Syros, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades Right next to the church, you can see the building of the Archive of Historical Studies of the Catholic Diocese that opens its doors to the public during summer. The visitor can admire a collection of rare manuscripts dating since... View More
Agios Georgios Church
Agios Nikolaos Ptohon Church
Ano Syros, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades Agios Nikolaos and Agia Triada are the only two orthodox churches of Ano Syros. Agios Nikolaos ton Ptohòn (or o Ftohòs, an epithet meaning the Poor), is the oldest church of the whole island and it had been built in mid 16th... View More
Agios Nikolaos Ptohon Church
Cappuccinos Catholic Monastery - Agios Ioannis Church
Ano Syros, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades A monastery of the Capuchin Order was built here in aid of the poor, in 1633, the church of Agios Ioannis, which is located at the same place and is of great historical significance, was built in 1535. In 1852 the monastery took... View More
Cappuccinos Catholic Monastery - Agios Ioannis Church
Jesuit Monastery - Panagia Karmilou Church
Ano Syros, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades The monastery was built in 1740. Since then and up until 1996 it has never ceased to function. During its last period, it was run by Clarisse nuns (a Franciscan order). One can also admire the beautifully ornamented church of... View More
Jesuit Monastery - Panagia Karmilou Church
Sa Bastia
Ano Syros, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades Sa Bastia, originally was a chapel, built before 1631. It took its final form around 1831, with the addition of two aisles, a chancel, a dome and a bell tower. The large icon of St Sebastian which graces the chancel had been painted... View More