Holiday in Andros
Organize your vacation in Andros and surely you won't regret it, as Andros is one of the most beautiful and greenest islands of the Cyclades and only two hours from the harbour of Rafina. The most northerly of the Cyclades, Andros is a fertile island, boasting plush forests with lakes and streams and famous all over the world for its walking paths. The island also offers excellent beaches, charming traditional villages, interesting architectural styles, high mountains and deep valleys and a number of important cultural and historical sites to visit. Although the island is well organized and equipped to handle a large number of tourists, it still remains a relatively quiet island, perfect for relaxing and family holidays in Andros.
Some suggested sites of cultural interest to visit:
The Archaeological Museum in Chora, Andros
It is a very functional building that was built in 1981. It houses finds from excavations in Andros as well as a very well preserved copy of the Map of Rigas Feraios. The Hermes of Andros and the artefacts from the archaeological collection of Zagoras, which is of great historical value, are also impressive.
Tel. 22820 23664, 22820 23664 Website: www.moca-andros.gr
The museum of Modern Art in Chora, Andros
A museum of international fame founded in 1979. In 1986 its new wing of 10,000 square meters was inaugurated, which can entertain important exhibits. Impressive works from Paniara, Mpouzianis but also Picasso, Matis, Kadinsky, Balthus, Giacometti, Klee, Chagall, Giorgio de Chirico, Rodin, H. Moore, T. Lautrec, J. Miro and more have been exhibeted.
Tel. 22820 22650, 22820 22650
The Kydonieos Institution in Chora, Andros
Founded in 1994 by P. and M. Kydonieos. Its interest is focused in plastic arts, music, theatre, literature. Since 1995 it established the institution of “Ploes” and each summer it organises exhibits of painters that have contributed in the configuration of modern plastic art pursuits.
Tel. 22820 22262, 22820 22262
The Naval Museum in Chora, Andros
The history of the Andros navy, through charter parties, contracts, seamen’s diaries, lithographs, photographs, naval authorities and models of Andrian ships.
Tel. 22820 2264
The Museum of Folklore and Christian Art in Chora, Andros
It is accommodated in the old ice factory of Andros, in the Paradise hotel. It presents exhibits from the life of Andros and copies of Christian art.
Tel. 22820 61219, 22820 61219
The museum of Textile Art
Housed in the historical monastery of Agia Triada in Korthi where the visitor will be able to see a complete set of weaving tools and a large weaving collection .
Tel. 22820 61219, 22820 61219
The Ecclesiastical Museum
Housed in the Byzantine church of Agioi Saranda at Aidonia. Some of the impressive exhibits include old icons, Gospels, Byzantine wreaths and other ecclesiastical utensils.
Tel. 22820 61304, 22820 61304
The Kairian Library / Chora Andros
Almost 3000 volumes from the private collection of Theofilos Kairis (a man of letters and a clergyman from Andros, 1784- 1852) are kept here. Also several rare publications, manuscripts, historical files, works of art and a small archaeological collection. During the summertime it organises exhibitions as well as literature and music events.
Tel. 22820 22262, 22820 22262
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GAVRIO 845 01, ANDROS, CYCLADES - tel: +3022820 71443 , +3022820 71384
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