![]() Visit the ancient town of Ios built on the hill-top of Chora, where ruins of structures, roads and sewerage network are unearthed as well as the churches of Agios Nikolaos, Evangelismou and Agias Aikaterinis, which is believed to be built on the spot where once was the temple of Pythios Apollo. Within Chora see the ruins of the Mediaeval fort (1397), built by Marco Krispi, ruler of the island. Later on, a traditional festival takes place with local island-style singing and dancing till dawn! ![]() ![]() This place is the centre of one of the biggest religious feasts on the island, which takes place on August 15th, involving a procession in Chora with the icon of the Mother of God placed at the forefront. ![]() The most significant chuch among the 365 of them on the island is Panagia Gremio tissa, built on the edge of a cliff in Chora’s highest spot, affording an amazing view of the open sea. Chora’s covered alleys is where the “Kounia”, an ancient local custom, takes place every year in the month of May, as follows: young men build swings for the young ladies who sit and rock themselves while listening to traditional love songs being sung to them in the form of a dialogue. Snow-white little houses, picturesque arcade-covered alleys (stiyadia), the twelve windmills, churches with arched belfries and light blue domes create a unique residential area. ![]() This is one of the finest examples of a traditional village built according to Cycladic architecture. It is built on a hillside, on the top of which there are ruins of a mediaeval castle. Upon reaching the island, the view before you is enchanting: as pretty as a picture, Chora lies very close to the harbour in Ormos and greets the travellers who arrive on the island. ![]()
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