Ermoupoli 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 Ermoupoli!
Ermoupoli, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades The Apollon Theater was founded in 1862, following the designs of the architect Pietro Sampò, and it had taken its final form two years later. It is a spectacular theater having a noticeable Italian influence. The locals often... View More
Agios Georgios Orthodox Cemetery
Ermoupoli, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades This cemetery dates from 1834. Its marble graves and burial monuments carry engraved decorations of classical style. Some of the sculptures in this cemetery have been created by well-known Western sculptors, as Antonio Canova and others. View More
Agios Georgios Orthodox Cemetery
Agios Nikolaos Church Ploussios
Ermoupoli, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades The epithet "plousios", meaning the rich, was given to this church in comparison to Agios Nikolaos ton Ptohon (St Nicolas of the poor), in Ano Syros, the oldest orthodox church in Syros, which is much more simple and modest.... View More
Agios Nikolaos Church Ploussios
Agios Panteleimon Church
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Agios Panteleimon Church
Anastasi Church
Ermoupoli, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades This church, dedicated to the Resurrection of Christ, and to some extent to the Resurrection of Greek People and it is located on the hill of Dili. It is considered as the orthodox equivalent of St Georgis Catholic Church in Ano... View More
Anastasi Church
Archaeological Museum of Syros
Ermoupoli, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades The Archaeological Museum, which was founded between 1834-35, is housed under the sumptuous Town Hall of Ermoupoli. Through the ages, the museum has been hosted in many different places: in the city's High School, then (in 1888)... View More
Archaeological Museum of Syros
Catholic Cemetery
Ermoupoli, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades The Catholic cemetery is situated on a location from which one can admire a nice view to the hill of Ano Syros. The monuments in this cemetery are characterized by a graceful simplicity. View More
Catholic Cemetery
Cultural Center of Ermoupoli
Ermoupoli, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades It was built between 1862-1863, based on the designs of Pietro Sampò, an Italian architect. Its facade consists of three equal parts, the two on the sides protruding in comparison to the one in the center. It has continuing balconies... View More
Cultural Center of Ermoupoli
Custom House of Ermoupoli
Ermoupoli, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades The imposing custom house\'s building, near the bonded warehouses, is situated opposite to the pier. Its construction was completed in 1861, following the designs of Alexandros Gheorgantas. Till then, the customs were housed... View More
Custom House of Ermoupoli
Custom House's Square
Ermoupoli, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades After WWII, a square was constructed on the ground of the demolished coal-yards of the nearby custom house. Goulandris brothers, belonging to a shipowners' family, have financed the creation of the Sailors' Monument, which was... View More
Custom House's Square
Evaggelistria Church
Ermoupoli, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades In 1829, Gregorios Stephanos had funded the construction of this church which constitutes the Catholic parish of Ermoupoli. On an inset inscription in latin above the entrance the visitor can read the name of the owner, the date... View More
Evaggelistria Church
Evanthia Kairis Theater
Ermoupoli, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades During the last years, the old warehouses of the Lazaretta area, have been repaired and now they house the small Evanthia Kaïri theater. This theater is mainly used by local cultural associations for their rehearsals as well... View More
Evanthia Kairis Theater
First High School of the Modern Greek State
Ermoupoli, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades The first high school of the newly established Greek state was founded in 1833 and very soon it became a nationwide educational center, with great Neophytos Vamvas as its first headmaster. This school has nurtured many personalities... View More
First High School of the Modern Greek State
Folk Art Museum of Ermoupoli
Ermoupoli, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades After a suggestion of the Lyceum club of Greek Women in Syros, Megaro Rethymni (Rethymni Mansion) in the Vaporia location in Agios Nikolaos, will welcome the Historical and Folk Art Museum of Ermoupoli.
It will be soon available for visits. View More
Folk Art Museum of Ermoupoli
Historical Archive of Cyclades
Ermoupoli, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades In the Ladopoulos Palace, on the left of the Town Hall you can visit the Historical Archive of Cyclades, where important collections of documents are kept. The documents date since 1821 and they are available to those who wish... View More
Historical Archive of Cyclades
Industrial Museum
Ermoupoli, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades The city of Ermoupoli has created an exceptional Museum of Industry, hosted in the historical first factories of the city. The Katsimantis factory, after being radically renovated, it had been inaugurated by the then president... View More
Industrial Museum
Kimisi Theotokou Church
Ermoupoli, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades Between 1828 and 1829, the first three naved basilica of Ermoupoli was built in the Psariani neighbourhood over the port. Around the church, in the courtyard, you can see two arched colonnades. Also, there are chambers on the... View More
Kimisi Theotokou Church
Lazaretta
Ermoupoli, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades On the Pidali bay, on the southern extremity of the port, in a stone building, once was the island's lazaretto. It had been build between 1839 and 1841 by Von Weiler, under the supervision of Lambros Zavos. Travellers coming... View More
Lazaretta
Merchant Marine Academy
Ermoupoli, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades The building of the the Merchant Marine Academy has been built about 1880. Till 1925, it had been housing the Eastern Telegraph Co Ltd, an english company. It is a symmetrical, regular building, having its entrance doors on the... View More
Merchant Marine Academy
Metamorfosi Sotiros Church
Ermoupoli, Syros, Syros Island, Cyclades This church, dedicated to the Transfiguration of Christ, is at the same time, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Ermoupoli and the first to be built in the newly constructed city. Its construction began in 1824 and originally, the... View More