The Byzantine monastery of Nea Moni is one of the most remarkable monuments in the world and it is protected by UNESCO. It was founded in the 11th century in honor of the Virgin Mary and it is located in…

Moundon Monastery is the second most important monastery of the island after Nea Moni. It is located near the villages Diefha and Volissos of the municipality of Amanis and is dedicated to St. John the Baptist. This is a large…

The monastery of Agios Minas is perched on a hilltop near the village Neohori and is known worldwide for the tragic massacre in 1822. It was built in 1572-1595 by priest Neophytos and his son Menas, when Patriarch was Jeremiah…

Among the most important religious monuments of the Aegean Sea, Saint Markella of Chios occupies a special place and the icon of Saint Markella is one of the most revered and is said to be miraculous. In the beautiful village…

The church of Panagia Krinas was built during the 12th century and is situated in the village Vavili. Its architecture is similar to Nea Moni (“New Monastery”) and is an example of insular octagonal churches.Inside the church is very impressive…

The Church of Agii Apostoli (Saint Apostoles), which is located in the village Pyrgos, it is probable that it was built the 13th-14th century. Its architecture is similar to Nea Moni and is an example of insular octagonal churches.It has…

Agios Isidoros is a small chapel with a low concrete roof which is currently located in the district Letsena of Chios. Previously, in its place was the early Christian basilica of Agios Isidoros that was devastated by the earthquake of…

The church of Paleos Taxiarchis was built in 1412 and it is located in the medieval village of Mesta. It was formerly basilica, but in order to be able to accommodate all the villagers during the liturgy it became two-aisle…

Panagia Agrelopousena is a basilica with a dome as well as with a square vestibule, which is located in the village Kalamoti. In the church you can admire the impressive frescoes and sculptures of the 14th century, which are extremely…

On the south of the harbor you will find the Archaeological Museum of Chios, which was built in 1966 and has recently been renovated, in 1999. You will have the opportunity to view findings from the prehistoric cave of Agio…