Pyrgos Castle
Pyrgos Castle on Santorini is one of the five Venetian castles found on the island. Their main purpose was to give shelter to the inhabitants during pirate attacks and invasions
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Akrotiri Castle
Akrotiri Castle on Santorini is one of the five Venetian fortified castles on the island. Its function was to give shelter to the inhabitants during attacks by pirates and hostile
Emporio Castle
Emporio castle is one of the five Venetian castles on the island of Santorini. Its main purpose was to provide security for the town’s inhabitants during the frequent pirate raids
Monastery of Profitis Ilias
One of the oldest and most impressive of its kind is the Orthodox Monastery of Prophet Elijah (Monastyr Prophet Elias). It is located on the highest peak of the island of Santorini (567 meters / 1860 feet above sea level).
Archaeological Museum of Thera in Fira
Apart from the most famous museum of Prehistoric Thera, there is another archaeological museum in the capital of Santorini (Fira). The smaller and with no doubt less impressive Museum of
Naval Museum in Oia
The museum was founded in 1956 by captain Antonis Dakoronias, who a few years earlier began collecting souvenirs related to the maritime history of Oi and Santorini.
Museum of Icons and Relics in Pyrgos
Although the Museum of Icons and Relics on Santorini is small, it has in its collection beautiful and valuable icons, sculptures, relics, vestments, books and other objects related to the
Folklore Museum in Fira
At the Folklore Museum in Thira on Santorini, you can learn about the island’s culture and traditions, and see how the island’s houses and craft workshops looked in the early
Tomato Museum on Santorini
Did you know that Santorini is not only a beautiful island in Greece, but also the real kingdom of tomatoes? Small, sweet, juicy, cherry tomatoes are one of the few
Wine Museum Koutsoyannopoulos
The Koutsoyannopoulos Wine Museum on Santorini is certainly unique. It shows the history of the famous Santorini wine and how it was produced between 1660 and 1970. Here you can
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