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Mykonos is rich in landmarks, the most significant of which are the archeological objects. The territories of some objects are still explored and researched by scientists and archeologists. Their inestimable discoveries travelers may observe in the Archaeological Museum which exposition is rather interesting and manifold. Among the exhibited showpieces one will find household items, jewelries made of precious metals as well as religious artifacts. At present the museum keeps the archeological evidences brought from neighboring islands. The most attractive area for hiking will be the Little Venice which is located in the south-western part of the island. A few centuries ago rich sailors built their houses and villas there. The buildings are set right on the coast. Numerous ancient villas are preserved till nowadays in their initial state meanwhile others after complete rehabilitation and modernization were reequipped into night clubs and popular restaurants.
The guests of the island should necessarily visit the Monastery of the Panagia Tourliani which is among the most significant historical landmarks of the island. The monastery was established in 1580. The landmark is presented with an architectural complex of ultimate beauty. The walls of the monastery are painted snow white and the building is crowned with vermilion cupolas and elegant turrets. The monastery keeps the most precious religious relic being the ancient icon stand with miniatures of icons which is kept there from the 1775.

A part of the monastery is reequipped into a museum which collection is concentrated on ethnic crafts. Concerning remarkable cultural establishments of the island the Aegean Maritime Museum is best worth noticing. The place of its location is a beautiful building of the end of the 19th century, ample halls of which keep several large collections. A significant part of the museum is devoted to the library which has collected more than five thousands of the rarest books.
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