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The entire islands of Paros & Antiparos are an attraction! You can get lost in the picturesque alleys and admire the houses with their traditional Cycladic architecture. You can visit the most significant early church in the Aegean, the awe-inspiring Panagia Ekatontapiliani (Church of 100 Doors). You could climb down into the depths of the Antiparos cave or you could climb to the Venetian castle at the Paros port and visit the Byzantine Road at Lefkes. Delve into the ancient history of Paros at Asklepion, a sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius the ancient god of medicine, and Delion, a sanctuary dedicated to ancient gods Apollo and Artemis built atop a hill facing the sacred island of Delos. However you get here, whatever your heart desires, one thing is certain: Paros & Antiparos it all! Here are our favourite siteseeing options:


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Archaeological Museum

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The museum was founded in 1960, when a large hall was built next to the High School, to house the antiquities which until then were kept in the cells of the Katapoliani monastery. A second hall was built at the end of the 1960’s and further extension of the museum was resumed in the mid-90’s. The museum contains the following Read more...
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Frankish castle

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Perched atop the highest point of Pairikia is the Frankish castle, built in the 13th century. It was constructed in 1260 by Marcus Sanudus, who had conquered, along with Crusaders of Venetian origin, the Cyclades as well as other parts of Greece, and established the Duchy of the Aegean Sea, based in Naxos. Nowadays, only one of the castle walls Read more...
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Panagia Ekatontapiliani church

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The Monastery of Panagia Ekatontapiliani in Paros, Cyclades: The church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani is located a few meters from the port of Parikia, the capital of Paros. This is one of the best-preserved Paleo-Christian monuments in Greece. According to the legend, the original church was constructed by Saint Constantine, first Emperor of Constantinople, after the offering of his mother, Saint Read more...