We thought we might be able to hide from the wind up in the old Venetian town of Ano Syros. Ano Syros is filled with small walk-ways squeezed in between homes and shops, so we thought the walls of the buildings would provide some protection. (We were wrong!) It was built as a natural fortress into rock and mountain, with gates of the old castle still remaining. It is the oldest (currently still occupied) settlement on the island, claimed to be home to the ancient philosopher Ferekydes. It's currently form was built in the 13th and 14th century by (shock!) the Venetians. On top of the hill, there is a great, beautiful Catholic church to St. George. Unfortunately for us, it was closed yesterday.
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| Ano Syros is the settlement on the left going up the hill. |
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| Signs to help us find our way. |
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| Down the rabbit hole we go! |
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| Bingo! (bad shot - I know) |
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| Wasn't open, but still beautiful shot to Ermopolie and the bay below! |
Great pictures. Looks like a very beautiful place. Wish we were there.
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I love the 3rd one down. The Rabbit-Hole. :) Just beautiful.
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