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Neoclassical buildings

TINOS (Small town) KYKLADES
Chora boasts a number of neoclassical houses, built by the bourgeoisie of the 19th century.

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Exombourgo Castle

EXOMVOURGO (Municipality) TINOS
The highest mountain of Tinos (640m) is the location the Venetians chose for their castle in 1207. They surrounded this stronghold by two enormous buttress-walls. It is the most strategic spot on the island. In 1901, a huge marble cross was erected on its summit. The cross was destroyed in 1915, and restored in 1931.

Gastria Cave

TINOS (Small town) KYKLADES
This cave is unique in Europe. Its entrance is just a few meters above sea level. The view on the Chora and harbour is unbelievably beautiful.

Pirgos Cemetery

PYRGOS (Settlement) TINOS
The cemetery of Pirgos is well known, attracting many visitors every day, both Greek and foreign, who come to see the tombs of exquisitly carved marble. It dates from the middle of the 18th century.

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Mausoleum of the ELLI

TINOS (Small town) KYKLADES
Situated near the church of Evrasios, this mausoleum exhibits parts of the torpedo which sank the cruiser "ELLI" on August 15, 1940. Other items salvaged from the cruiser are also exhibited.

Central Square of Pirgos

PYRGOS (Settlement) TINOS
The central square of Pirgos, with its age-old plane tree, its imposing marble public fountain, its traditional "kafeneion" (village cafe) is one of the finest examples of traditional village squares in Greece.

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Old Venetian harbor

STAVROS PORT (Settlement) TINOS
The old harbour of Stavros was built in 1823. The bollards are, in fact, pillars from the ancient temple of Poseidon. The beach lends itself for a refreshing swim.

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