If you look below, you can see what look like slices of the columns of the temple in the walls. Most importantly the Temple of Athena, but others as well. Find Frankish Castle Archeological Siteīuilt in the 13th century by the Venetian Duke of Naxos, this castle is unique as it’s a collage of ancient building components.
You can enter the church, but it’s really best to wander outside to see the ruins and stunning view. This beautiful little church (above) sits right above the ruins of the Temple of Athena with a majestic view of the sea. View From Temple of Apollo Wander Around Agios Konstantinos Church Some of the temple toppled into the sea, while the rest was used in construction of the Frankish Castle nearby (also below). The ruins of this temple sit before Agios Konstantinos Church (below). It must have been an amazing sight overlooking the sea here. Although all that remains is the rubble if its foundation, it once had 6 columns on both its east and west sides and spanned over 100’ long (30 m). This temple was built in the 6th century BC to honor Athena, patroness of Paros, on a spectacular spot on the seaside edge of Parikia. There are also several other sculptures, as well as mosaics, pottery and figurines. Some of its highlights include the statue of the Nike of Paros and a marble statue of Mermaid Gorgo, who supposedly petrified anyone who looked into her eyes. It showcases artifacts found on both Paros and Anti Paros from the Neolithic age to early Christianity. It’s a small museum, but worth the stop if you’re curious about the history of this island. The Archeological Museum of Paros is close to Panagia Ekatontapiliani in the old town.
In reality, however, there are nowhere near that many doors… Visit Paros’ Archeological Museum This 100th, secret door will supposedly be revealed when the Hagia Sofia in Constantinople (Turkey) becomes Orthodox again. The legend is that this church has 99 doors with 1, secret door, totalling 100. There’s another interesting story about this pretty church. It was remodeled in the 6th century by Emporer Justinian, and added to over the centuries. The original church was built in the 4th century. After her success, her son fulfilled this promise by having Ekatontapiliani built. There was a small chapel here at the time and she promised to build a large church if her journey was successful. Helen stopped here during a storm on a journey to the Holy Land while searching for the Holy Cross. Helen (mother of Constantine the Great) to the Virgin Mary.
Legend is this church was built upon a promise made by St. While you’re in Parikia old town, stop to see the interesting Byzantine church, Panagia Ekatontapiliani. Parikia Old Town Stop By The Holy Monastery Panagia Ekatontapiliani It’s fun to take a few hours to walk and explore the tavernas, cafes, and shops here. Located just southeast of the windmill by the harbor, Parikia old town is a maze of cobblestone alleyways with lovely whitewashed buildings punctuated with colorful doors and brilliant bougainvillea and greenery. Parikia may not seem like the most picturesque town when you first arrive, but a walk though the winding, cobblestone streets tucked in its old town quickly uncovers its charms.
If you arrive via ferry (which you probably will), Parikia harbor is where you’ll land. The capital and main town of Paros is Parikia, also called Paroikia. 15 Fun Things To Do On Paros Explore Parikia Old Town This post covers the top things to see and do on both Paros and its island Anti Paros. It also has its own island, Anti-Paros, another must-see, off its northwest coast. It has many lovely beaches, beautiful whitewashed villages, a must-see, quaint old fishing harbor, Naoussa Harbor, on the northeastern side of the island, a vibrant nightlife, traditional Greek tavernas and fine dining options, as well as ancient castles, sanctuaries, and churches dotting the island. Paros is an enchanting Greek island, located a 3-4 hour ferry ride south of Athens and less than an hour from Naxos.
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