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Monastery of Panagia Ekatontapiliani

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The Monastery of Panagia Ekatontapiliani is one of the most important and well-preserved Byzantine churches in Greece. Located in Parikia, it is a key religious and historical site that reflects centuries of Christian architecture and art.

What to See & Do

  • ⛪ Explore the main church 🏛️ and its complex of ancient internal chapels 🕯️
  • 📜 View the Byzantine architecture 🧱 and 2,500 pieces of ancient stonework 🏛️
  • 🖼️ Visit the small Byzantine Museum 🏺 inside the complex for sacred relics 🎨
  • 🌿 Walk around the peaceful courtyard ⛲ and admire the protective 17th-century walls 🏰

How to Get There

  • 🚶 Take a short 5-minute walk 👣 directly from the main port of Parikia ⚓
  • 🚗 Enjoy easy access 🛣️ by car or taxi from any accommodation in Parikia 🚕

Travel Tips

  • 🧣 Dress modestly 👗 (shoulders and knees covered) when entering the church ⛪
  • 🤫 Be mindful that photography 🚫 may be limited or restricted inside the sanctuary 📸
  • 🏛️ Combine your visit 👣 with a walk through the nearby Parikia Old Town 🏘️

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🕙 10:00 – Visit the monastery complex 🏛️ and the sacred main sanctuary 🕯️
  • 🏺 11:00 – Explore the baptistery ⛲ and the ecclesiastical museum exhibits 🖼️
  • 🚶 12:30 – Walk through the winding 🌀 stone alleys of the Parikia Old Town 🏘️
  • 🍽️ 13:30 – Savor a traditional lunch 🥗 at a nearby waterfront taverna 🍷

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: Seasonal opening hours

Entry Fee:

Small entrance fee may apply

Best Time to Visit:

Morning hours

Location

📌 Panagia Ekatontapiliani, Parikia, Paros Island, Cyclades, Greece

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