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 The Catholic monastery of Panaghia Faneromeni was built between 1883 and 1890. The most important Catholic pilgrimage in the island is held on September 24rth in this church, with an open air Holy Mass. Right beside the church,... View More
Panagia Faneromeni Monastery
Panagia Kardiani Church
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades Panaghia Kardiani is in Mytakas.
Its annual celebration is held on September 8th. View More
Panagia Kardiani Church
Pherecydes Cave
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades This cave was the winter dwelling of the ancient philosopher Pherecydes. It is located behind Ryhopò, in the area of Kyperoussa.
The foot trail that leads to the cave offers an amazingly beautiful sight of earth and sea which... View More
Pherecydes Cave
Picture Gallery of Cyclades
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades The Picture Gallery of Cyclades is housed in the old customs bond of Syros. The bond was built in 1834 by Erlacher, a Bavarian architect, and it is one of the first public buildings of the modern Greek state.
It is located along... View More
Picture Gallery of Cyclades
Profitis Ilias Church
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades A church dedicated to Prophet Elijah the Tishbite dominates on top of hill. This single-naved basilica was built in 1845. The iconostasis, the holy icons and a marvelous representation of the Descent from the Cross were created... View More
Profitis Ilias Church
Psiakis' Villa
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades This neoclassical villa once belonged to Psiakis, a wealthy merchant who traded wheat and timber with the ports of Romania. The Psiakis villa is right opposite to the Tsiropinas Villa. Today this villa is owned by the Catholic... View More
Psiakis' Villa
Red House
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades The Red House (to Kokkino Spiti) is indeed an old, uninhabited two-storied mansion in Episkopio painted with a deep red paint. It is considered to be haunted or a place of evil deeds. It has been a source of inspiration for a... View More
Red House
Sa Bastia
Syros Island, 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
Sa Bastia
Syriggas Mountain
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades Syriggas is a mountain of Apano Meria which is full of steep slopes, caves, cliffs, small gorges, rich in plant and animal life (golden eagles, peregrine falcons etc.). Today, Syriggas is part of the natural sites of Natura 2000... View More
Syriggas Mountain
Timios Stavros Church
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades This Orthodox church, dedicated to the Holy Cross, was built in 1884. It is a cross-shaped church of Byzantine style with an external bell tower. The church is built amidst dense green vegetation and only its blue dome can be... View More
Timios Stavros Church
Town Hall of Ermoupoli
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades The Town Hall is located near Miaouli Square, in the beautiful vibrant center of Ermoupoli, a meeting point for locals and visitors, and it is surrounded by equally impressive Neoclassical style buildings. The three-storied Town... View More
Town Hall of Ermoupoli
Tsiropina's Villa - Town Hall
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades This stone built villa bears remarkable architectural features. It is said that it is the work of an architect who came from Burgundy for the construction of this villa. It belonged to brothers Antonis and Manolis Tsiropinas.... View More
Tsiropina's Villa - Town Hall
Valma's Villa
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades The Valmas family came from Andros Island and resided in merchant Karakalos' manor, which was built in 1912. Valmas family owned the ice-making factory of Ermoupoli and the electric company of Syros and was also in the shipping business. View More
Valma's Villa
Vamvakopoulos' Villa
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades The Vamvakopoulos villa was built after 1831. It is exactly opposite to Agios Ghiannis Church, amidst a peaceful, green, flowery garden. It has changed many owners: it originally belonged to the Andreas Manghos family, in 1951... View More
Vamvakopoulos' Villa
Vaporia
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades This sophisticated seaside neighbourhood, full of beautifully adorned marble neoclassical houses, once gathered the wealthy of Ermoupoli, that is, the shipowners and the industrialists. It is located near the church of Agios Nikolaos.... View More
Vaporia
Villa Stella
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades Parakopi has many villas, among which, Villa Stella is the most famous. At its peak, it used to be a country club which hosted balls, social gatherings and other events. Unfortunately, today it is completely abandoned. View More
Villa Stella
War Memorial of Finikas
Syros Island, Syros Island, Cyclades Opposite to Agios Panteleimonas church, the community of Finikas has installed a war memorial for the victims of the series of military events that had taken place between 1919 and 1930 as well as for the victims of the Asia Minor Catastrophe. View More