Filoti description and photos - Greece: Naxos island (Topic)

Filoti description and photos - Greece: Naxos Island. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is Filoti.

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Filoti is a charming mountain village in the central part of the Greek island of Naxos. The settlement is located at the foot of Mount Zas (the highest peak of the island), at an altitude of 400 m above sea level, about 19 km from the administrative center of the island - the city of Naxos (Chora). It is one of the largest and most beautiful settlements on the island with a population of around 1800. The locals are mainly engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry.

The picturesque village of Filoti, descending along the slopes of picturesque hills in the form of an amphitheater, is a traditional Greek settlement with typical architecture for the region, labyrinths of narrow cobbled streets, ancient churches and a captivating atmosphere of cordiality and hospitality local residents. Favorite place as residents of Filoti, and its guests - the main square with many cozy taverns and cafes. Here, in the shade of a spreading century-old plane tree, you can relax after a walk and enjoy excellent local cuisine.

Among the sights of Filoti it is worth noting the Church of Our Lady of Filiotissa (1718) with an impressive bell tower, marble iconostasis and unique icons, the Church of the Holy Trinity and the Barotsi Tower (1650). The picturesque surroundings of Filoti seem to be created for lovers of long walks.

Not far from Filoti is one of the main attractions of the island of Naxos - Pyrgos Himarou Tower. The grandiose fortification was built in the Hellenistic era, and it has been quite well preserved to this day.

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