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The 10 Best Churches & Cathedrals in Cyclades, South Aegean
The Cyclades is a group of Greek islands with beautiful, white sandy beaches, rugged mountains and lush valleys. Glamorous Santorini and Mykonos attract the jetset, while lesser-known isles, such as Milos and Naxos, are the perfect places for beach lovers. Ruins, including the 11th-century Dorian settlement and volcanic ash-preserved Ancient Akrotiri in Santorini, amaze those with a bent for ancient history. Sifnos' cuisine wins it admirers. Hydrofoils, ferries and catamarans connect the islands.
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1. Panagia Ekatondapiliani
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,013 reviews
Reviewed By L2660GCtinag
I highly recommend waking up early to see this church (and the surrounding lanes of Paroikia old town) in the morning light when it is still, quiet and glorious. At 7am the entrance gate opens and it'll just be you and a handful of devout locals attending morning mass. Beat the heat of the day and avoid the crowds of tourists, and get the best photos. Amazing stone Byzantine architecture with ancient marble remnants from an earlier temple around the central courtyard, it is a truly beautiful church and well worth visiting. I found it to be a lovely, calming, sacred space in amongst the hustle and bustle of tourists and cafes, and the perfect way to start my day.
2. Church of the Holy Trinity
3. Church of Agios Haralambos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By DianeVOC - Silver Spring, United States
In October, 2019, we visited Adamas, Milos, Greece, where we hiked up to see this church several times. The beautiful bell tower, and handsome church were closed the first two times we visited. Happily on our third visit we were fortunate to be able to walk through the interior as it was Saturday and several very kind women were decorating the church with flowers. The interior is richly decorated with frescoes, icons, and flowers. If you can figure out how to get in, it is well worth the visit.
4. Agios Stefanos Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
5. Panagia Kanala
6. Church of Panagia (Virgin Mary)
7. Church of Panagia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 370 reviews
Reviewed By Krishhere - Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India
Located on the main square of Oia, this church with spotless white walls, blue some and a bell tower with six bells is an iconic image of Santorini. The inside of the church is also beautiful. A mass was on when we went in and it was such a peaceful atmosphere inside.
8. Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 600 reviews
Reviewed By strawmns - California, United States
Stop by and take a nice photo of the area and surrounding area. An easy walk from the port / cable car area.
9. Panagia Episkopi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Thewanderingwinos - Brighton, United Kingdom
Lovely location with great views, old carob tree and lots of content looking strays lounging around. Lots to see of interest here, inside and out. Old stone engraved animal watering trough outside, inside is crammed full of frescoes, paintings and trinkets and the light coming through the stained glass window is stunning. There is so much detail here in a very small space, we were lucky in that we were the only ones at the time so we could have a really good slow look at everything. We had to ask where to leave a donation as there is no visible donation pot/box here. They should really put something up for tourists to leave a donation for the continued preservation and upkeep of this delightful church. Well worth a detour to see this interesting and beautiful church.
10. Saint Pakou
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
The Catholic Chapel of Agia Pakou, dominates on the top of the Hill of Galissas. It is a very picturesque chapel that seems to be hovering amidst the colours of the sky and sea, the white and the blue while offering magnificent views to the azure Aegean Sea and the sunset.Access to the chapel is difficult through a rough path and a small flight of stairs. However the magnificent panoramic view will surely reward the visitor.
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