VenetiaΟ Ταξιδιωτικός οδηγός του/της
Αξιοθέατα
The well- preserved remains of this impressive temple stand proudly on a pine-covered hill with far reaching views over the Saronic Gulf. Built in 480BC it celebrates a local diety of pre-Hellenic times. The temple's pediments were originally decorated with splendid Trojan War sculptures, most them were stolen in the 19th century and now decorate Munich's Glyptothek
107 locals recommend
Temple of Aphaia
The well- preserved remains of this impressive temple stand proudly on a pine-covered hill with far reaching views over the Saronic Gulf. Built in 480BC it celebrates a local diety of pre-Hellenic times. The temple's pediments were originally decorated with splendid Trojan War sculptures, most them were stolen in the 19th century and now decorate Munich's Glyptothek
Northwest of the port,ruined walls, cisterns and broken pillars in honey colored stone and lorded over by a solitary surging column. It's all that's left on a 5th century BC temple that was once part of an ancient acropolis. The informative Sanctuary museum has translations in English and German.
20 locals recommend
Temple of Apollo
Northwest of the port,ruined walls, cisterns and broken pillars in honey colored stone and lorded over by a solitary surging column. It's all that's left on a 5th century BC temple that was once part of an ancient acropolis. The informative Sanctuary museum has translations in English and German.
Τemple of Ellanios Zeus: This temple ruin sits on top of the mountain Ellanio Oros (532m) in the south of Central Aegina
Ellaniou Dios
Ellaniou DiosΤemple of Ellanios Zeus: This temple ruin sits on top of the mountain Ellanio Oros (532m) in the south of Central Aegina
The enchanting remote hillside is dotted with the remains of a Byzantine village. More than 30 surging churches punctuate the rocky heights of the original Cita bell and several have been refurbished. They are linked by a network of paths, carpeted with flowers in spring. The ancient town of Paleohora was Aegina's capital from the 9th century through the medieval period and was only abandoned during the 1820s.
17 locals recommend
Paliochora
The enchanting remote hillside is dotted with the remains of a Byzantine village. More than 30 surging churches punctuate the rocky heights of the original Cita bell and several have been refurbished. They are linked by a network of paths, carpeted with flowers in spring. The ancient town of Paleohora was Aegina's capital from the 9th century through the medieval period and was only abandoned during the 1820s.
Shortly before the church of Agios Dionysios in Pachia-Rachi a path begins that reveals a wonferful sight after 30' walk. An area full of ancient olive trees , a place of special nature beauty with a rich past.
13 locals recommend
Αρχαίος Ελαιώνας
Shortly before the church of Agios Dionysios in Pachia-Rachi a path begins that reveals a wonferful sight after 30' walk. An area full of ancient olive trees , a place of special nature beauty with a rich past.
Founded in 1829, the Archaeological Museum of Aegina was the first museum to be established in the modern Greek State. The museum is housed in a building constructed in 1980 located near the site of Kolona. It hosts a collection of artifacts from the Temple of Aphaia, a statue from the Temple of Apollo and Neolithic pots.
20 locals recommend
Archaeological Museum of Aegina
1 Patriarchou Grigoriou EFounded in 1829, the Archaeological Museum of Aegina was the first museum to be established in the modern Greek State. The museum is housed in a building constructed in 1980 located near the site of Kolona. It hosts a collection of artifacts from the Temple of Aphaia, a statue from the Temple of Apollo and Neolithic pots.
The Tower of Markellos constitutes a landmark of Aegina island and is an edifice of major historical significance. Located near the center of the main town, this impressive pink edifice catches the eye of the visitor with its Venetian architectural style and imposing facade.
11 locals recommend
Tower of Markellos
The Tower of Markellos constitutes a landmark of Aegina island and is an edifice of major historical significance. Located near the center of the main town, this impressive pink edifice catches the eye of the visitor with its Venetian architectural style and imposing facade.
Αξιοθέατα
Τhis 17th century monastery is in a remote central part of Aegina and is surrounded by high walls, built by the monks to ward off pirates.
Monastery of Chrysoleontissa
Τhis 17th century monastery is in a remote central part of Aegina and is surrounded by high walls, built by the monks to ward off pirates.
Αξιοθέατα
Peruse historical clothing,housewares and artwork recreating the old time island life.
Historical & Folklore Museum of Aegina
16 Spyrou RodiΑξιοθέατα
The monastery was established by the saint himself, who was an Orthodox bishop, in 1904. Agios Nektarios lived in this monastery from 1908 to 1920. Today, this monastery is considered an important religious center in Greece.
This large modern monastery in Central Aegina marks the turn off for the road to Paliachora Byzantine village and churches.
15 locals recommend
St. Nektarios Monastery - Holy Trinity Aigina
The monastery was established by the saint himself, who was an Orthodox bishop, in 1904. Agios Nektarios lived in this monastery from 1908 to 1920. Today, this monastery is considered an important religious center in Greece.
This large modern monastery in Central Aegina marks the turn off for the road to Paliachora Byzantine village and churches.