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Volissos – One of the biggest villages of the island!

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  The beautiful village Volissos is definitely a place you have to visit when your once on our beautiful island Chios. It is located in the north western part of the island. Volissos is one of the biggest villages here and can be found 40 km away from the capital Chios and is situated about 1,5 km away from the seaside and its port. The village offers amazing views from the entrance to the mountain with the old Byzantine castle. The castle has a trapezoid shape with six circular towers and the village is built in amphitheatrical style on a […]

The Archaeological Museum

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The Archaeological Museum of Chios opened its doors in 1999. It is located in a building with 3 floors and uses a total area of 2,500 square meters which includes exhibition rooms, workshops and offices. The exhibition space houses finds from the Neolithic era to the Classical and Roman period. In the first floor are exhibits of the prehistoric Chios, vases and sculptures originating from the 8th century BC are presented as well as tombstones and inscriptions. The second floor houses pottery, metalwork and architecture samples. The third floor hosts contemporary exhibitions. A cafeteria is disposed and there are rooms […]

The Moni Moundon monastery

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If you are interested in history and like monasteries, you shouldn’t miss Moni Moundon!   The monastery of Moundon is located in the village of Dievcha, in the northern part of Chios, next to Volissos. It honors the name of Saint John the Baptist. It was established in the 9th century and renovated by the monk Iakonos Lagadiotis in 1574. In the past it was considered to be the most important monastery after Nea Moni, and it was the home of almost 300 monks. Later it was destroyed two times – the first time by the Turks in 1822, and […]

Byzantine Museum of Chios

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You are not only interested in the beauty of Chios Island, but also hungry for some history? Then let’s go to the just renovated Byzantine Museum in Chios City! The museum is housed in the 19th century mosque in the heart of Chios City. Its extensive collection covers a long period from the Christian times to the 17th century with sculptures and marble tombs from the Jewish cemetery and has been discovered on the island and donated from private collections. It might not be the biggest museum you ever saw but nevertheless gives you an interesting insight in the rich history […]