Mykonos is a wonderful kaleidoscope of cosmopolitan shops, rocking
bars, quaint windmills, homey taverns
and hidden churches all set against a brilliant blue backdrop.
At night it becomes clear why Mykonos is touted as one of the most hedonistic
islands around, with a wild night life fit for Dionisos The party starts
with a toast to the sunset in Little Venice and continues through the
night at the dance clubs and bars tucked away in town or along Paradise
Beach.
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MYKONOS ISLAND SIGHTSEEING
Paraportiani Church
The church dates back to the middle of the 15th century A.D.
The name comes from the word "Porta" = Door, as it was build
right next to the entrance of the Medieval castle in Chora, which unfortunately
has been completely destroyed. Building of great Architectural value,
it consists of 4 ground floor temples and one of the first floor, which
is the main church. The churches around it (Aghios Sozontas, Aghii Anargyri,
Aghia Anastasia, and Aghios Efstathios) comprise the whole of the church
of Paraportiani
Catholic church
Found in Alefkandra area of Chora, next to the Orthodox Metropolis.
It was bought and repaired in 1668 by Don Leonard Xanthakis. Usually
it is closed as there is no catholic prist available on the island.
Panaghia Tourliani Monastery - Ano Mera
The monastery of Panaghia Tourliani (Our Lady Tourliani) is the most
significant highlight of the Ano Mera village,
about 8.5 kilometers east of Mykonos town (Chora).
The monastery was founded in 1542 by monks of the monastery of Katapoliani
of Paros, on the site that earlier
was the church of "Eisodia tis Panaghias" (Presentation of
the Virgin Mary).
In 1767, the monastery was restored, assuming its present shape. Its
marvelous architecture is impressive, especially the part which belongs
to the bell-tower. In the monastery's yard, there is a marble fountain,
which has sculptured decorations, while the superb wood-carved "templo"
(screen) of the church has been constructed in Florence.
A museum operates inside the monastery, which features religious exhibits
like vestments, Byzantine and Renaissance icons, the first bells of
the monastery and other ecclesiastical gems. It is also worth mentioning
how important the monastery was to Greece during the German occupation.
The monastery is named after the famous Icon of Virgin Mary, found in
the area of Tourlos. This Icon is believed to be blessed or miraculous,
as most people say in Greece, and many go there to pray. Panaghia Tourliani
is considered the Patron saint of the island and is celebrated on the
l5th of August.
Convent of Panaghia, Palaiokastro
Founded, most probably, in the beginning of the 17th century (i.e. around
1600 A.C.), during the Turkish occupation, under the "Kastro"
(castle). The castle is dated from the Paleolithic Age, and it was used
by the Venetian Andreas Gizis, when he occupied Mykonos in 1207. Near
the village of "Ano Mera" remnants of the stone walls of this
old castle are still visible. That is how it took its name, since "Palaiokastro"
means old castle. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
"Kimissi tis Theotokou" and contains very beautiful wood-carved
"iconostasi" (screen that separates the altar from the rest
of the church) and icons, dated around 1738 and made by the Cretan icon
painter Ioannis Skordilis.
MYKONOS ISLAND MUSEUMS
-The Aegean Maritime Museum
The Aegean Maritime Museum is housed in a traditional Mykonian building
of the 19th century, located at the center of the town of Mykonos, in
the area known as "Tria Pigadia". The building was the home
of the legendary Master of the merchant ship "Enosis", Nicolaos
Sourmelis, who assisted the Cretans during their war of independence
from the Ottoman Empire.
-The Archeological Museum of Mykonos
The Archaeological museum of Mykonos was built at the beginning of the
20th century on purpose to house findings that were brought to light
by the French Archeological School that began excavations in 1898 mainly
in the area of the "trench of purification", i.e. the necropolis
of Rheneia. According to Thucydides, Athenians in 426 B.C. "purified"
Delos of Tombs, which were transferred along with grave offerings to
the neighboring island, Rheneia
-The Folk Museum
Founded in 1958 by Professor V. Kyriazopoulos, it is situated at "Kastro"
in the town of Mykonos.
The old section of the Museum has been designated a listed building.
-The Archeological Museum of Delos
In the Archeological Museum of Delos, which is situated at the archeological
site of Delos, it is worth seeing archaic Kouros, mosaics, statuettes
of ivory, the complex of Voreas of Oreithea, headstones, etc.
HOW TO GET TO MYKONOS ISLAND
From Athens
When flying from International airports, Mykonos can be reached via
the Athens (Eleftherios Venizelos) airport.
The flight duration is 30 minutes. During the summer months there are
direct charter flights to Mykonos from several European cities. The
airport is situated 4 klms from Mykonos Town
Several ferry boats and catamarans (Highspeeds) leave daily from the
port of Pireus (Athens Port) in the morning and afternoon. The journey
lasts approximately 5 hours(ferry) or 3 hours(Highspeed).
From Rafina Port, ferries and catamarans leave daily, and the journey
lasts approximately 4 hours (ferry)
or 2,5 hours (catamaran).
CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER ISLANDS
Mykonos is connetced with the most of Cyclades
islands, such as Paros, Naxos,
Santorini, Syros, Tinos, ios,
even with Crete (Heraklion) as well as with the East and North Aegean
islands (Samos, Chios, Mitilini)
OTHER USEFUL TRAVEL INFORMATION
Banks:
The most popular Banks have branches on Mykonos Island.
Telecommunications:
The O.T.E branch of Mykonos Island ( National Telecommunications Co.)
Is open Daily ( except weekends) from 08:00 to 14:00
Bus Services :
There is a regular bus service to the villages and the beaches of Mykonos.
For information regarding the schedules contact the Bus Station at Tel.
22890-23360
Taxi Services :
The taxi station is the center of Mykonos Town, on the waterfront, and
next to the statue of Manto Mavrogenous.
Taxi station Tel. 22890-22400
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