Not far from Bazeos Castle in the village of Sagri, one can find the Temple of Demeter - or rather, what is left of it. The building dates from 530-520 BC, and it is believed that this particular temple inspired architects who were engaged in the construction of the Parthenon. White marble columns and beautiful mosaics testify to the former greatness of the temple. Throughout the island, mainly in coastal cities, you can find Venetian Towers. The most remarkable are the ones located in the island's capital, as well as in the cities of Fragupolos and Stelida. The island's museums are equally noteworthy - Petalouda Art Gallery, museums of folk art and ethnography, which can be found in almost every large village.
Panagia Drosiani Church deserves the attention of every visitor to the island. It was built during the Byzantine reign on the island (4th-5th centuries BC). During the Frankish period, the building served as a treasury. In 1555, after the island's capture by the Turks, the building acquired the status of a Greek Orthodox Church. Most of the monastery was destroyed in later times, but large-scale excavations conducted in the 1970s helped to find out that the monastery was once located in this place. By the way, there are lots of legends associated with it, so fans of mystical stories will be thrilled for sure. It is certainly worth asking locals about the secrets surrounding the construction of the monastery.
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