Gavrilos Hill
To the south of Emporio village on Santorini there is a hill called Gavrilos. It is only 170m high and there is a road leading to the top of the hill with eight historic 19th century windmills along the way.
Attractions
Zoodochos Pigi Cave II
Above the village of Kamari, not far from the Zoodochos Pigi cave and the church, there is a second cave not open to tourists called Zoodochos Pigi II.
Old windmill and archaeological site of Chalarovounia near Emporio
On a hill located north-west of the town of Emporio, on a rise of volcanic ash, stands a lone, dilapidated windmill. But it is not the most interesting thing about this place.
Ancient Eleusis – Ancient Tombs near Vlychada
Near the village of Vlychada and Cape Exomitis, on the southern slope of Gavrilos Hill, are rock-cut ancient tombs (also known as Ancient Echendra) dating from 400-200 centuries BC.
Early Christian Basilica of Agia Irini in Parissa
At the northern end of the village of Perissa, at the foot of the peak of Mesa Vouno (365 m), there are unique archaeological excavations – the ruins of the church of St Irene from the 13th – 9th centuries AD. It is probably from it that the island of Santorini takes its name.
Church of the Holy Cross in Perissa
The Church of the Holy Cross in Perissa on Santorini is one of the largest churches on the island. It is located on the outskirts of the town, near the beach, at the foot of the Mesa Vouno hill.
Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Fira
The Cathedral of St John the Baptist, one of the few Roman Catholic churches, is located in Fira, the capital of the island of Santorini. Like most buildings on the
Church of Panagia Mesani in Emporio
The Church of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary (Panagia Evangelistria) is a large, modern church located on the main road through Emporio. The church is genuinely new – it was built in 1980.
Dominican Convent in Fira
Dominican Convent located in Fira on Santorini is located in the Catholic part of the island’s capital Fira. The nuns living in the convent are representatives of different nationalities. Inside the convent there is also a baroque church of Our Lady of the Rosary consecrated in 1825.
Panagia Katefiani in Perissa
The Panagia Katefiani in Perissa on Santorini is a small chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary built into the hillside of Mesa Vouno above the village of Perissa. The church is located on the trail from Perissa to ancient Thera. The walk from Perissa takes about 15-20 minutes.
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