The Byzantine Museum of Naxos is in Chora.

The Byzantine Museum of Naxos is housed in Crispi Tower. Crispi Tower is known as Glezos Tower, which is the name of its last owner that donated it to the state in order to turn it into a museum. At the entrance of the tower, one can see the coats of arms of the Crispi and Abruzzi families, who were owners of the building at different times.

Among the exhibits you can admire splendid examples of Byzantine sculpture, marble inscriptions and fragments of Byzantine churches. Yet, the most striking exhibit is the detached dome of "Protothroni", a sight that leaves all visitors speechless.

If you happen to wander around the Castle of Chora, do not forget to visit the Byzantine Museum of Naxos.

More information about the Byzantine Museum of Naxos can be found in the number 22850 22525.

The Venetian Museum of Naxos is in Chora.

It is housed in the beautiful Della Rocca-Barozzi Tower that was built in the beginning of the 13th century. The tower, located right next to the Trani Gate of the castle, was the garrison headquarters when the Venetians occupied Naxos. As soon as the Turks conquered the island, it turned into a Venice consulate.

In the Venetian Museum of Naxos you will feel as if you are in a traditional Venetian mansion and among others you can see:

• Utensils, furniture and everyday objects
• Typical costumes
• Arms
• Paintings

The Venetian Naxos Museum plays an important cultural role as it hosts very remarkable music events.

More information about the Venetian Museum of Naxos can be found in the number 22850 22837.

The Archaeological Museum of Naxos is in Chora.

It is housed in an impressive five-storey building, constructed in the 17th century and it is one of the most exquisite examples of architecture during the Franks. In the same building was formerly housed the School of Commerce, where the famous writer Nikos Kazantzakis had studied.

The Archaeological Museum of Naxos houses findings both from Naxos and other islands like Keros, Donousa and Koufonisia. The findings date from the Neolithic period up to the fifth century AD.

Among the exhibits of the museum, visitors can admire:

• Cycladic marble figurines
• Mycenaean pottery
• Geometric Vases
• Clay figurines and ceramic art objects
• Glass Roman era pottery
• Weapons and tools
• Sculptures, statues and sarcophagi
• Impressive mosaic floor

In the same building is also hosted the Historical Archive of Naxos.

Strolling around Chora, do not forget to pass by the Archaeological Museum of Naxos!

More information about the Archaeological Museum of Naxos can be found in the number 22850 22725.

Naxos is an island that caters for theater, so those who choose it for their holidays will certainly have the opportunity to enjoy a remarkable theatrical performance.

Theatrical performances are presented in several areas of the island, especially during the summer months, such as:

• The Municipal Theatre "Iakovos Kabanelis"
• The Bazeos Tower (www.bazeostower.gr), during the Naxos Festival

Of particular interest is also the Elaia Arts Festival that takes place every August in Kaloxylos, which hosts a number of noteworthy cultural events, including theatrical performances.

Here and in other selected areas in Naxos you can enjoy theatrical performances by renowned theater companies as well as remarkable amateur theater groups.

More information on theater in Naxos can be found in the Municipality of Naxos, in the number 22 853 60100.

Naxos is an island that loves the visual arts and passionately promotes them. So, the cultural institutions of the island organize and host art exhibitions and cultural events in various locations such as:

• The Municipal Theatre "Iakovos Kabanelis"
• The Bazeos Tower (www.bazeostower.gr), during the Naxos Festival
• The Ursulines School

Of particular interest is also the Elaia Arts Festival that takes place every August in Kaloxylos, which hosts several exhibitions of painting, sculpting, photography and other visual arts.

In Naxos you will find several galleries and other art spaces, of which the Apeiranthos Gallery of Contemporary Art stands out.

More information on visual arts in Naxos can be found in the Municipality of Naxos, in the number 22 853 60100.

Naxos is an island that loves music. Chose Naxos for your vacations and you'll be sure to enjoy remarkable concerts and music events.

Especially during summer, concerts and musical events are held in several areas of the island such as:

• The Municipal Theatre "Iakovos Kabanelis"
• The Bazeos Tower (www.bazeostower.gr), during the Naxos Festival
• The amphitheater M. Psaras in Filoti

Of particular interest is also the Elaia Arts Festival that takes place every August in Kaloxylos, which hosts a number of noteworthy cultural events, including concerts.

Here and in other selected areas in Naxos you can enjoy evenings full of great music and have a blast! The evenings with classical music that are organized in various parts of the island are also extremely special and a unique experience that you cannot miss.

More information on music events in Naxos can be found in the Municipality of Naxos, in the number 22 853 60100.

In various parts of Naxos island, one can see the Marble Kouros.

Naxos is particularly rich in marble and this is why it had many quarries, especially in ancient times. In these quarries, the initial processing of the statues took place, before they were transferred to their installation space to acquire its final shape by the sculptor. During this process, accidents occurred, it was revealed that the marble was not good enough or in some cases the order was canceled due to economic weakness. These statues were abandoned in the quarries, and some of them are still there even today.

Several such marble Kouros can be admired in various parts of Naxos, such as:

• Near the Apollo village; a Kouros probably depicting Dionysus with a height of over ten meters.
• In Flerio; two big Kouros sculptures with damaged feet that were probably constructed in the 6th century B.C.

It is definitely worth seeing first-hand these marble Kouros!

The Bazeos Tower was built around 1600 and until the island was liberated from the Turks, it operated as a monastery. Later it passed into the hands of the Greek state, from where the Bazeos family bought it and to this day it still remains in their possession.

It is worth visiting the Bazeos Tower for two reasons. The first is to admire its interesting architecture, the frescoes and the chapel. The second is to enjoy great music, theater, visual arts and other cultural events that are hosted in the summer under the Naxos Festival.

More information concerning the Bazeos Tower can be found in www.bazeostower.gr and the number 22850 31402.

The renowned castle of Naxos is located in the island's Chora.

The Castle of Naxos was created in 1207 by Marco Sanudo, as soon as he acquired the sovereignty of the island. He selected the low hill next to the port of Naxos as its construction area, where in ancient times the citadel of the island was. Indeed, many of the acropolis' materials together with others from the Temple of Apollo were used to build the castle. Entrance to the castle was through three gates of which today survive two: Paraporti and Trani Door.

The Castle of Chora is said to have 12 towers for protection, but now only one survives, the so-called Crispi Tower that houses the Byzantine Museum of Naxos. A special feature of the castle is that its outer walls were formed by the walls of the castle houses.

The Castle of Chora was an administrative, educational and religious center. Here is the Catholic Cathedral and next to it there are the ruins of a tower, which according to tradition was the palace of Sanudo. Also, in the building where the Commercial School used to be, today is housed the Archaeological Museum of Naxos. Apart from the splendid mansions, in the Castle of Chora you will find shops of all kinds, from taverns to galleries.

During your holidays in Naxos, you should definitely make one or more trips to the Castle of Chora.

The Temple of Demetra is near Sangri, in Naxos.

Built in the 6th century B.C., the Temple of Demetra was created at a location that was already used for worship by the residents. This is an impressive church, built entirely of marble, which until the Roman era worshiped the goddess Demeter.

In the early Christian period, the church was converted into a basilica church, while the late 20th century as part of a special program, the temple of Demetra was restored to its original form, which you can see if you visit the archaeological site.