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Naxos Town (Chora or Hora--Greek maps have several
different names for the same location.) is the main harbor. Naxos
Port is bordered by a paved pedestrian waterfront with a long line of
canopied ouzeries, cafes, tavernas, grills, shops, banks, tour offices and
stores. The Old Market Town is farther up the hillside, with a labyrinth
of narrow lanes and arches. The
most picturesque part of the old town is on the hillside surrounding the
13th century Venetian Kastro (castle). The maze of narrow alleys
hides many grand mansions built by the Venetian aristocracy in the 13th
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| Naxos Town from the ferry |
Naxos Port --
If you look closely you can see the dun-colored Venetian castle near the
top of the town. |
Naxos Town --
There are many shops selling jewelry, rugs, antiques, clothing and other
interesting things. |
Greek Orthodox Church |
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| Naxos Port |
Naxos Port |
Pirgos --
Pirgi or fortified Venetian manor houses, built between the 14th
and 18th centuries, are typical of Naxos. The island was the seat of
the Venetian dukes and every family had its prigos to keep their
possessions safe from pirate raids. Thirty of these buildings have
survived. |
Kastro Castle --
The
Medieval castle in Naxos Town has been continuously inhabited since 1207. |
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| Kastro Castle |
Local Gourds |
Aegean Sponges |
Portara --
This is the gateway to the 6th century BC Temple of Apollo. It is
the symbol for Naxos. |
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Naxos Town from Palatia Island --
To the north of the port, an ancient causeway connects the town with the
islet of Palatia, where Ariadne (Dionysos' wife) was abandoned. |
Sunset from Kastro Castle |
Bouzouki Music at Flamingo Taverna |
Meatemi Taverna --
One of many marvelous open-air restaurants on the island. |
