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Syros ,
in the middle of Cyclades complex, is the administrative capital
of the Cycladic prefecture.
As soon as you shall face the island of Syros it is indisputable that the non-identical
nobility that this island bears shall impress you at once. The traditional
profile and the insular mentality in combination with the historical monuments
and the natural sites, all under the veil of this unique nobleness, render
Syros the ideal choice for your vacations.
The
northern part of Syros is mountainous and the island stands out
in general for the variety of the landscape in its hinterland,
where hills alternate with low-lying farming areas.
The coastline is indented with inlets of all sizes between capes. There are
two large bays, of Ermoupoli to the east and Finikas to the west.
Archaeological excavations have shown that Syros was inhabited in Neolithic
times. Excavations at Kastri and Halandriani have revealed a prehistoric acropolis,
a settlement and a burial ground, and yielded artifacts of the Early Cycladic
period.
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Syros Today
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Ermoupoli,
'Queen of the Cyclades', is the capital and main harbor
of Syros. Ermoupoli stands on a naturally amphitheatrical
site, with neo-classical buildings, old mansions and white
houses in the island style cascading down to the harbor.
The center of the town, where Miaouli Square stands ringed
with cafes, has a grandeur al of its own. Among the most
important buildings are the Town Hall and the Apollo Municipal
Theatre, which is a copy in miniature of La Scala, Milan.
The Archaeological Museum has a collection of notable finds, and the Municipal
library contains numerous interesting and rare editions.
The quarter of the town known as Vaporia, where the sea captains lived, is of
special interest. Along its narrow streets stand neo-classical mansions.
Ano Syros (Upper Syros), with its walls, narrow lanes and arches, has kept much
of its medieval character. The steep streets and countless steps lend the town
the charm of a bygone age.
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At the very top of the town is the Catholic Cathedral of St George,
next to which stands the Center for Historical studies. Not far below
are the monasteries of the Jesuits and Capuchins. In the center of
the town is the Town Hall, with the Historic Archives of the Municipality
of Ano Syros, and the Museum devoted to the popular composer Markos
Vamvakaris, referred as one of the masters of Greek music. Various
folklore events take place in Ano
Syros, generally during the summer.
On the northeast side of the island are Halandriani and Kastri hill, where important
prehistoric finds have been made.
Wandering around Syros you will come across various settlements, such as the
much-frequented tourist resort of Azolimnos, the famed and verdant region of
Galissas - a fine, large resort with a long sandy beach- as well as the beautiful
coastal village of Possidonia or Delagratsia - a coastal area with a good beach
at Angathopes and neo-classical houses of great architectural interest - not
to mention Finikas, Kini, Megas Gialos, Vari, Ano Syros and numerous other settlements
that are gifted with amazing beaches, verdurous sites and traditional aspects,
all under the hospitable insular mentality. |
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