Greece: Travel Guide: Syros: Ermoupoli

Greece: Cyclades islands: Syros: Ermoupoli

Ermoupoli, the "Queen of the Cyclades", stands on a naturally amphitheatrical site, with neo-classical buildings, old mansions and white houses cascading down to the harbour. The City Hall, where Miaoulis Square lies ringed with cafes and with seating areas under palm trees, has a grandeur all of its own.

 The "City of Hermes" has numerous magnificent churches, the most interesting of which are Metamorphosis, Koimisis, St Demetrius, Three Hierarchs, Anastasis, Evangelistria and St Nicolas. The Archaeological Museum has a collection of notable finds and the Municipal Library contains numerous interesting and rare editions. The quarter of the town known as Vaporia, where the sea captains lived, is of special interest. Along its narrow streets stand numerous neo-classical mansions.

Hotels in Ermoupoli

Guesthouse Lila
	Guesthouse Lila is situated in Ermoupolis, Syros, a few steps away from the town center and the port. It used to be the French Consulate in the late 19th century and it was renovated in 2003. Open all year round, offers well designed and furnished interiors spacious rooms equipped with modern appliances for a comfortable and relaxed staying.

Konstantza Studios
	In the heart of Ermoupolis are found apartments KONSTANTZA. In a traditional settlement that created the refugees the 1829, named Xirokampos. In order to visit the unique neoclassical Ermoupoli, you can have a wonderful walking through the historical church of Metamorphosis, and oher cultural monuments...

Diogenis Hotel
	Diogenis Hotel was built in a 19th century building. It has been very carefully renovated keeping all of the features from it’s neoclassical form. Diogenis Hotel is a unique ornament of Cyclades which combines the new classic style with the most up to date equipment..