{"id":7234,"date":"2024-06-07T14:17:22","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T12:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelseefeel.com\/?p=7234"},"modified":"2026-05-05T08:01:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T06:01:25","slug":"syros-archontissa-se-ola-tis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelseefeel.com\/en\/syros-archontissa-se-ola-tis\/","title":{"rendered":"Syros. A lord in all her might!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cIt's like you've made a magic trick on me, sweet French-Syrian.\u201d M. Vamvakaris<\/p>\n

Okay, have you been to all the Cyclades and not visited their capital? Are you "fed up" with the white of the houses and the blue of the windows, the wild and barren of the Aegean landscape and do you need something different but close to Attica? Syros is the answer!<\/p>\n

As soon as you set foot in Ermoupolis, what you see is definitely something special! The administrative center of the Cyclades exudes a grandeur of older times with a cosmopolitan air, a legacy of the economic boom of the past. The city is characterized as a living museum thanks to the magnificent public buildings, the colorful neoclassical mansions, the impressive churches and the Venetian architecture. All of this creates a retro atmosphere that wins you over from the first minute!<\/p>\n

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This urban wonder was grafted over the centuries by colonists who arrived from the east and west, and developed a culture open to foreigners, something you will find in every Syrian you meet. It is no coincidence that Syros is considered the cultural hub of the Cyclades and it is unlikely that you will not encounter a festival, even if you only visit the island for a few days.<\/p>\n

Syros, however, is not only Ermoupolis! It is the beautiful beaches, the villas of Dallagratsia and Poseidonia, the medieval Upper Syros, the rich gastronomy, the events, the people! So come with us and let us guide you around this unique island that you will not find anywhere else in the Cyclades!<\/p>\n

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Where to stay?<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Undoubtedly in Ermoupolis! The picturesque settlements and fishing villages of the island may have everything you need for your vacation, but the capital is sparkling morning and evening and invites you to walk from one end to the other, admiring everything around you! Don't worry if you don't live in the center. Mini buses take you from one side of the city to the other for free! We will recommend an excellent choice, the hospitable Aeolia Boutique Studios<\/a>, which is located opposite the mini bus stop, so you don't have to use your car in the city. To get to the beaches and other areas of the island, you will need a car or take the KTEL bus.<\/p>\n

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What to see in Ermoupolis<\/strong><\/h6>\n

The city, named by its inhabitants in 1826 in honor of the ancient god of commerce, Hermes, flourished due to trade, textiles, and shipbuilding, becoming the largest transit center in the Aegean. This economic prosperity left behind architectural masterpieces that cannot be missed:<\/p>\n

Miaouli Square<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the city center you will find the marble-paved Miaouli Square, which will mentally transport you to the 19th century.the<\/sup> century. It is the heart of the political, social and cultural life of Syros and is surrounded by jewel-like buildings, such as the Municipal Library, the Historical Archive of the Cyclades and other neoclassical buildings. At night it is bustling with life!<\/p>\n

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The City Hall in Miaouli Square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Town hall<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dominating Miaouli Square is Ernest Ziller's masterpiece, which looks more like a palace than a public building! It was built in 1876 and today houses municipal services, the courts, the mortgage registry and the archaeological museum. You will enter to see the conference room, Princess Sissi's carriage and the reception hall.<\/p>\n\r\n