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ANO SYROS (Small town) SYROS
The church of Agios Georgios, "Saint Georges",
is situated on top of the hill of Ano
Syros. It has been the cathedral ("mitropolis") of the island’s
catholic community since 1652.
It was built in about 1200 A.D. and since then has been restored more
than 3 times. In 1617, it was destroyed by the Turks. It acquired its present
appearance after 1834.
It boasts an impressive organ as well as exquisite frescoes and statues.
The icons of Agios Georgios and the Panagia tis Elpidas
are well-known and treated with great reverence. The portrait of bishop Andreas
Kargas, who was hung by the Turks, is worth a mention.
The Centre
of Historical Studies is situated at the back of the church.
Near to this church, one comes across the bust of the literary figure Velisarios Freris.
Agios Nikolaos is one of the two orthodox churches on the hill of Ano Syros. The second one is Agia Triada.
The historical church of Agios Sevastianos is situated at the foot of the hill of Ano Syros.
Galissas presents a pretty picture. Its sandy beach can get quite crowded during the summer. In the evenings, its pier offers delightful moments, either sightseeing or just strolling. If you are romantically inclined, you can walk to the chapel of Agios Stefanos, built on the rocks just above the sea.
Tel: +30 22810 88546
Fax: +30 22810 82343
Descending the dazzling white steps from the church of
Agios Georgios,
one comes upon the Jesuit monastery, which overlooks the church of
Panagia tou Karmilou. The unmanned today monastery was founded
in 1744 and obtained its present form in 1852-53. It is a monument of
particular historical significance, with its ancient inscriptions, icons and
ecclesiastical heirlooms, but also with an important library of 6.000 volumes.
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