The center of the city locates a marvelous street running along a seaside which main attraction is the Statue of Pythagoras. The island is a birthplace of many antique noble people, with Epicurus, Pythagoras, Aristarchus and Melissus among them. Natural attractions admirers will love to visit the Pythagoras cave which is formed in one of the stiff slopes. One can get to the cave only on foot. In the suburbs of the city of Pythagoreio tourists will find the ruins of the antique palace of Antony and Cleopatra which will be of great interest for beautiful legends admirers and for those tourists being keen on history.
All the priceless findings of scientists are collected in the Archeological Museum of Samos which is by now one of the most visited cultural establishments of the island. The capital of the island, the city of Samos, features plenty of cultural establishments and objects of historical significance. City guests should necessarily visit the Natural History Museum which is located close to the Mytilene town.
One of the most interesting and remarkable archeological areas is located close to the Ireon town. The area is a genuine open air museum with its main showpiece being an antique column which was completely restored by scientists and archeologists. One of the main features of the island is plenty of ancient chapels and cloisters each of them having a unique history and legend.
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