Syros Island 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 Syros Island!
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades Agios Petros is situated on the northern part of the bay and it is the landmark of Kini. Every year, on June 29th, the holy icon of St Peter is carried in procession on a boat around the bay of Kini, followed by an escort of other... View More
Agios Petros Church
Agios Spiridon Church
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades Its annual celebrations are held on December 12th.\' style=\'width: 100%; height: 200px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 10px;\'> View More
Agios Spiridon Church
Agios Stefanos Church - Harassona Cave
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades This cave is a natural site of unique beauty. Huffington Post included this chapel among the ten most beautiful cave churches around the world.
Agios Stefanos chapel is said to have been built by a fisherman named Stefanos, who... View More
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades This Catholic chapel is dedicated to the Ascension of Jesus Christ. It is one of the two Catholic chapels of Azolimnos. Its annual celebrations which take place on Trinity Sunday last two days. The mass is followed by a holy procession... View More
Analipsi Church
Anastasi Church
Syros Island, 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
Aquarium of Kini
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades Some steps away from the statue of the Mermaid, in the central part of the beach, you will find the Aquarium of Kini. This aquarium was built to inform the visitors on the marine world of the Aegean Sea. An atmospheric labyrinth... View More
Aquarium of Kini
Archaeological Museum of Syros
Syros Island, 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
Archaeological Site of Chalandriani
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades Near the village of Chalandriani (9,5 km / 5.9 mi away from Ermoupoli) a prehistoric acropolis was found. It is situated on a steep cliff, there was a strong fortified wall and six towers all around which survive only in ruins.... View More
Archaeological Site of Chalandriani
Archaeological Site of Kastri
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades Kastri is the most important citadel (acropolis) of the early Cycladic II period (800 - 2300 BC) and probably the first location of Syros ever to be populated. It is about 45 minutes away on foot from Halandriani, another similar... View More
Archaeological Site of Kastri
Archaeological Site of Vari
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades Near Koskinas and Hondra, one can see the ruins of two prehistoric settlements that were established around 4000 - 3000 BC and also a Roman cemetery. View More
Archaeological Site of Vari
Avrofiliton Villa
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades Before you arrive at Episkopio, you can see the hill of Sklipi on top of which there is an impressive mansion, belonging to Ioannis Foustanos, a famous Greek doctor and musician of the 19th century. The name Avrofìliton means... View More
Avrofiliton Villa
Cappuccinos Catholic Monastery - Agios Ioannis Church
Syros Island, 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
Catholic Cemetery
Syros Island, 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
Cemetery of Angels
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades This cemetery is on the northern side of the town. Its name means The cemetery of the Angels because in the past, it had been a burial place of unbaptized infants. View More
Cemetery of Angels
Commemorative Bust of Paul Cooper
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades In the central square of Pagos a commemorative bust in honor of Paul Cuper is installed. Paul Cuper was a Dutch agronomist who has contributed to the agricultural modernization of the area with the use of greenhouses, something... View More
Commemorative Bust of Paul Cooper
Commemorative Busts
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades Walking through the streets of Ano Syros, one\'s attention might be drawn by the commemorative busts:
On the location of Kioura of Plaka, there is a bust of Pherecydes of Syros.
Near the Catholic Metropolitan Church, you... View More
Commemorative Busts
Cooperative for the Industry and Crafts of Ano Syros
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades This cooperative is in the center of the Piazza and it is worth visiting as a part of the living history of arts and crafts in Syros.
It is open 7 days a week from 09:00 to 13:00. View More
Cooperative for the Industry and Crafts of Ano Syros
Cultural Center of Ermoupoli
Syros Island, 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
Syros Island, 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