Apeiranthos description and photos - Greece: Naxos Island (Topic)

Apeiranthos 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 Apeiranthos.

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Apiranthos is a picturesque mountain village in the central part of the Greek island of Naxos. The settlement is located about 30 km north-east of the capital of the island of the same name, at the foot of Mount Fanari, at an altitude of 550-650 meters above sea level. It is one of the largest settlements on the island, and according to many travelers it is one of the most beautiful and interesting settlements in Naxos with a rich history and traditions.

The peculiarities of the local dialect and traditions of Apiranthos are very similar to the mountainous settlements of Crete. This led scientists to believe that Apiranthos was most likely founded by immigrants from Crete (presumably in the 10th century). The very first written mentions of the settlement are found in the records of the Italian traveler Christopher Bundelmonti and date back to 1420.

Apiranthos is a magnificent example of medieval architecture made of stone and marble, where the influence of the Venetian era is so clearly traced. This is an incredibly beautiful settlement with narrow cobbled streets with arched ceilings, small cozy squares, stone, mostly two-storey houses, Venetian defensive towers and ancient temples. Due to the abundance of marble details, Apiranthos is often called the “marble village”.

One of the main attractions of Apiranthos is the church of Apiratisissa, one of the oldest and most beautiful temples in Naxos. Also of interest are the churches of Agios Chrysostomos (1656), St. Paraskeva (1708), Theotokos Katopoliani (1685) and the Church of Theoskepasti (1663). The excellent museums of Apiranthos - the Archaeological Museum, certainly deserve special attention, Museum of Folk Art, Geological Museum and Natural History Museum. The 17th-century Zevgoli tower, located on a small rocky hill near the entrance to the village, is definitely worth a visit.

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