What to do and see in Fira, South Aegean: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

April 30, 2022 Vivienne Hutton

The Greek island of Santorini is a blissful spot for a getaway, and its capital, Fira, is a vision of dramatic cliffs and pristine whitewashed buildings. The Archaeological Museum contains Minoan artifacts from Fira’s ancient foundations, while several churches and monasteries offer a glimpse into the historical and contemporary religious make up of this beautiful village. Exploring the shops and cafes along Fira’s narrow footpaths is a leisurely way to spend an afternoon.
Restaurants in Fira

1. Three Bells of Fira

Fira 847 00 Greece
Excellent
66%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
9%
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4.5 based on 215 reviews

Three Bells of Fira

Reviewed By I8750MQalexs - Kiti, Cyprus

One of the most photographed motifs in all of Firá is definitely the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, which looks really inconspicuous at first glance from the way. The real highlight, however, is the view of the blue dome from above.

2. Ekklisia Agios Minas

Fira 847 00 Greece
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
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0%
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Ekklisia Agios Minas

3. Church of St. John the Theologian

Fira 84700 Greece
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Church of St. John the Theologian

4. Karavolades Stairs

Fira 847 00 Greece
Excellent
20%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
10%
Terrible
17%
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3.5 based on 503 reviews

Karavolades Stairs

Reviewed By Ann622 - South Windsor, United States

The line for the cable car down on a hot day was long so we opted for the stairs - 25 minutes down to the Old Port our waiter at lunch told us! Those 588 wide stairs (each requiring multiple steps), dancing between the donkey droppings, donkey's nudging our shoulders to move along and stopping for multiple water breaks - 65 minutes later we were down. Exhilarating, and exhausting.

5. Fira War Memorial

Fira 84700 Greece
Excellent
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100%
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

Fira War Memorial

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