JESUIT MONASTERY

The Jesuit Monastery was founded in 1744 in Ano Syros and stands out for its impressive architecture, an excellent icon of our lady that was brought from Rome and the great library that houses around 6,000 books, historical documents, manuscripts and parchments. The church is located near Our Lady of Mount Carmel formerly known as…

The first amateur theater troupe of the island was formed in 1977 with the name "Apollon" and it is now known as the Syros Theater-Cultural Association Apollon. It is a non-profit group based in Ermoupoli that organizes theatrical plays, exhibitions, literary and musical events while also working towards the recognition of artists and the organization…

The most beautiful pool of Syros, at the unique location of Kato Mana, turns into the absolute summer hot spot, offering alternative entertainment with loud music, refreshing swims and exotic cocktails. Τηλ.: +30 698 005 5890 email: [email protected]

With a long tradition in the construction and repairs of vessels and merchant ships the Shipyard of Syros still applies the traditional art of wooden shipbuilding even to the day.

The Association’s history begins in 1860 when the Cretan Society for the Promotion of Education and Learning in Syros is funded by important scholars of the era with the purpose to bring all Cretan inhabitants of Syros close and assist the intellectual development and education of the children of the island through the great Cretan…

Episcopio or Piskopio was the first site of the metropolis of Syros and the residence of the Bishop hence its name. The first villas of sovereigns were built on the green hill episkopio and thus was considered one of the most stunning resorts of the island. Located on the road to Kini just 4,5 km…

The Church of Agioi Anargyroi is situated in the district of Mana, on the road connecting Ermoupoli with the surrounding areas. It is a cruciform church of Byzantine style with a dome and a large courtyard adorning the area since 1862.   [gallery ids="1109,1121,1112"]  

The industrial Museum of Ermoupoli is a beautiful Museum with impressive exhibits from the Golden industrial age of Syros.

Unpretentious style, warm hospitality and a sense of calm all year round. The advantageous location near the center of the town makes the recently renovated Aeolia boutique studios the perfect base for exploring the capital of Syros. Only a stone's throw from the hotspots and top attractions of Hermoupolis, the studios are in Iroon Square,…

The Pesthouse of Syros played a significant role in the island’s history as a place of quarantine, a foundation and a prison.

The chapel of Prophet Elias Thesvitos was built in 1845 on the hill of the Episcopate, in the central part of Syros. It is a picturesque chapel of a one-aisle basilica with stunning icons and hagiographies created by N. Varveris. The chapel of Prophet Elias is a very beautiful church nestled in an idyllic landscape,…

In the area of Lazaretta near the pesthouse and the old prison of Syros, the Church of Saint Eleftherios was built in 1900 to offer hope to the prisoners. It is a small, single-aisle church that was reconstructed in 1988 welcoming guests with a shrine at the entrance of the temple bearing the icon of Saint Eleftherios. Another characteristic of the temple are the offerings depicting infants as the Church of St. Eleftherios is associated with pregnancy and childbirth. It is customary also for women who are bearing a child to visit the temple while holding white ribbons that the laywoman would bless by crossing them over the icon of the Saint for the…

Agios Georgios was built in 1839 in the region of Syros, originally as a one-aisled church while after the successive disasters it suffered, the church was reconstructed in the early 20th century as a three-aisled Basilica with the addition of the chapels of Agia Thekla and Agios Andreas. At the entrance of the church’s  courtyard lies the imposing marble Bell Tower while the temple’s central arch is adorned with an inscription mentioning the date of completion of the temple, the patron and donors. Within the temple the icons that have been painted by D. Kostarakis, F. Desipris and Emm. Psaltidis also stand out while next to the temple one…

The Epirotic tradition lies in the heart of the Aegean with the Epirotes Association of Syros. The Club was founded in 2006 to preserve and spread its rich cultural heritage to the residents of the island through traditional dances and songs presented at various events held on the island and beyond. Today the Club has…

Mikraki is a traditional tavern with live folk music in a picturesque cobblestone alley of Ermoupoli, welcoming guests all day long to unwind in its courtyard under the shadow of its bougainvillea. Visitors are welcome to relish the essence of authenticity with a Greek coffee in the morning, enjoy authentic homemade dishes, fresh fish delights…

The cultural and Athletic Club of the Northern Greeks of Syros "Megas Alexandros" was established in 2003 and its name changed in 2012 into The Association of the Pontiacs & Northern Greeks, an organization made by inhabitants of the island originating from the Black Sea, Macedonia and Thrace. Today the Association organizes local championships, theatrical workshops, book presentations, events, seminars, creative workshops, dance workshops, concerts, lyre lessons, theatrical performances for adults and children, exhibitions, social events and sporting activities all reflecting the distinctive character of Northern Greece.

Whether you travel with your family or with friends, or you simply are a holiday apartment supporter, aeolia apartments are what you are looking for. Located in a quiet neighborhood of Hermoupolis with cobbled alleys and whitewashed dotted steps, a stone's throw from the center of the capital town of Syros and the port,our two…

Hotel Diogenis is an A class hotel that is hosted in an impressive neoclassical building of the 19th century bearing great history and Venetian influences. A building previously used as a warehouse, tannery, cabaret and housing space for the Italian-police administration during the occupation. In 2015 the building was renovated with respect to the neo-classical…

The Church of the Revelation as its name indicates is located on a hill of Faneromeni in Chroussa. The first small church of Faneromeni, built in the 17th century remains in the courtyard of the Church while the new church was inaugurated in 1890 and 12 years later it was declared  “Pansyriano Theomitoros Proskynitirio". The church is easily accessible by car while its enormous yard invites visitors to relax while embracing the majestic landscape. The Church of Faneromeni is commemorated on September the 24th.

In the heart of Ermoupolis, Aries rooms offer a comfortable and hospitable accommodation in their elegantly appointed environs. All rooms are equipped with modern furnishings and modern amenities ensuring a stay of great relaxation while some of them also boast unobstructed views to the azure of the sea. Contact: Tel.: 2281087274 Fax: 2281087274 e-mail: [email protected]