There are amazing religious sites in this town. The picturesque Church of St. Nicholas features incomparable architectural performance and luxurious interior decoration. City Library is another important cultural center; it has an extensive collection of antique books, including many unique ones. There are several important archaeological areas on Syros, where scientists were able to find many unique artifacts. All comers can admire them, as all findings of scientists are represented at the Archaeological Museum.
The village of Ano Syros was founded on a hilltop in the 13th century; its main symbol is the church of St. John. There you can also see the old monastery of the Jesuits, which was founded in the 18th century; the hill offers a great panoramic view of the island. Vacationers have a unique opportunity to visit interesting archaeological areas and see the ruins of the buildings that are thousand years old.
The most ambitious and interesting areas are Castries and Halandriani, where objects of the Bronze Age are represented. Another curious landmark is Grammata bay surrounded by cliffs; it is one of the most important natural attractions of Syros. You could see ancient inscriptions and drawings on the rocks surrounding the bay, which have been made by locals thousands of years ago.
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