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It's one of the earliest Ionic temples, built around 530 BC. It was built completely from Naxian marble and was probably dedicated to Demeter or Kore. In the 6th century AD, the temple was largely demolished and a three-naved Christian basilica was built from the same stone on the same site.
The Temple of Sangri is a Late Archaic Greek temple on the Cycladic island of Naxos in the area of Gyroulas, about 1.5 km south of Ano Sangri. The temple was built around 530 BC and is one of the earliest Ionic temples. It was built completely from Naxian marble.
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The wonderfully renovated tower, built circa 1600. Which now serves as a space for cultural activities. In 2018 it housed a modern art exhibition by Greek, Indonesian and American artists.
A small distillery, established in 1896, used to produce a very famous Citron liqueur. It works as a small museum now, which runs very seldom organised tours, its main focus is selling their liqueurs.
Mount Zas, the island’s highest point at 1,003 metres, is named after Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. The mountain carries strong mythological associations, with local tradition identifying nearby caves and springs as part of his legendary upbringing.
The most popular approach begins at Aria Spring (Mikri Vrisi) near Filoti. From here, the trail climbs steadily through terraced farmland, rocky slopes, and juniper-dotted terrain, passing the entrance to the Cave of Zeus (Zas Cave) along the way. This route is well-marked and moderately demanding, taking around 1.5–2.5 hours one way depending on pace, with a total return hike of roughly 5–6 km.
6.4 m tall kouros, which dates from the 7th century BC. There is a second kouros statue (the kouros of Faranghi) close by.
The site of the sanctuary was a place for a fertility cult as early as 1400 BC. Several temples was constructed on the site prior to the final temple.
The island's most important Byzantine monument.