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CHURCH OF AGIOS NIKOLAOS

PhotoThe church of Agios Nikolaos is the Metropolis of Hora and dominates the hill. It is white, built according to the typical Cycladean ecclesiastic architecture and its front is characterised by a double bell-tower.





CHURCH OF PANAGIA

PhotoThe church of Panagia is 10 min. walk from Hora. The church's strict, impressive architecture makes it the most beautiful church on the island. It was built in the 19th century on the site of an older church. It has a beautiful marble icon stand and a bell-tower with the body of a Roman statue. In the yard, there are architectural remains of an ancient temple.



CHURCH OF STAVROS

PhotoThe church of Stavros is situated in the rural settlement of Ano Meria and its congregation consists of the 350 inhabitants of the settlement. It is a white chapel built according to the traditional Cycladean ecclesiastic architecture. Its shape resembles a cube and the double bell-tower is situated over the main entrance.




FOLK ART MUSEUM OF FOLEGANDROS

PhotoThe Folk Art Museum of Folegandros is situated in the rural area of Ano Meria and it is one of a kind. It includes a rural residence and every aspect of it: a stable, a well, an outdoor oven, an orchard and vineyard, every utensil used in daily life, as well as local costumes.

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