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Culture of Alonissos Island. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
Despite the fact that Alonissos was inhabited long ago, it didn't play an important role in the events of Antiquity and Middle Ages. Leaders changed one after another, one era followed another and life on the island took its normal course. Alonissos was not interesting for robbers and pirates, so the government didn't spend time on building a fortress to protect locals. Chora, the main capital of the island is situated on a hill and has a strategically advantageous location. But there are even no stone walls around it.
Alonissos is not the biggest island of the Aegean sea. However, those who enjoy long walks will find routes of different difficulty and length. You can reach Chora in less than an hour, … 
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The island features picturesque beaches, for many visitors of Alonissos they become major holiday destinations. The grounds of National Marine Park never cease to attract fans of diving. The … Open
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Those who are interested in antiquity won’t be bored on Alonissos. There are the ruins of Ikos ancient town. The excavations of the ruins are held near Kokkinokastro village, which is located on the North. It is the oldest village of those which were found on the Aegean Islands. The settlement was partly ruined by time and weather, but there are still parts of houses, churches and fortifications. Ikos was not an important historical town but you should definitely find some time for visiting the ruins.
The main feature of the island is an abundance of amazing private houses and small hotels located on the slopes of the mountains and near the coast. One of upscale accommodation places is … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Alonissos Island and surroundings
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Iconic cultural sights of Greece
It’s almost impossible to visit all the museums of Athens during one trip, so rich the history of the country and its cultural heritage are. New Acropolis Museum is a must-see in the capital. It was specially built to store the unique Elmina Marbles, which are masterpieces of the ancient Greek art from the Athenian Acropolis. More than 20 thousand exhibits from prehistoric times are stored in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens. Sculptures, funerary masks, dishes, figurines, and funerary gifts are among the exhibits. The Byzantine Museum houses about 25 thousand exhibits of Christian art. The Museum of the Athenian Agora is located in the Stoic Attaly, built in the 2nd century BC. It displays various archaeological finds dating back to different eras. The museum of Cycladic culture contains objects of the everyday life and art of the civilization that existed 5 thousand years ago.
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Alonissos Island
Landmarks of culture on Alonissos Island map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Alonissos Island. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Alonissos Island: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Alonissos Island. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
