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Panagia Paraportiani
Five chapels in one white sculpture
About Panagia Paraportiani
Paraportiani looks less like a church than a soft white sculpture: five chapels, four at ground level and one above, joined over the centuries into a single rounded form. It stands where the gate of the old castle once was, which gives it its name. Visit early in the morning, when the walls glow and the lanes are empty.
Why it's on our list
- Iconic Cycladic architecture
- Next to Little Venice
- Lovely early in the morning
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Panagia Paraportiani before you go.