Naxos Archaeological Museum

Location: Naxos Town
Don’t Miss: Museums guide with free admission days and additional useful information

The Archaeological Museum of Naxos is located in the main square at the top of Kastro Castle. Housed in an elegant 17th-century Venetian building, it stands as a remarkable example of the architectural style of that era. The structure spans five floors and was originally constructed as a Jesuit school. Later, it served as the School of Commerce in the late 19th century before being converted into the Archaeological Museum in 1973. Today, the building itself is a recognized historical monument.

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Naxos Apollonas

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Apollonas is a charming fishing village situated on the northeastern coast of Naxos, about 36 km from the island’s capital. Named after Apollo, the Greek god of light and music, the village has been inhabited since ancient times. Historically, the port of Apollonas was used to export high-quality marble from the local quarry to other regions.

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Naxos Melanes Kouros Statue

Location: Melanes

The impressive Kouros statue can be found just outside the village of Melanes, nestled in the Naxian countryside.

The statue remains in its original location where archaeologists discovered it. Measuring approximately 6 meters in length, it dates back to the 7th century BC.

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Naxos Portara (Temple of Apollo)

Location: Naxos Town

The Portara—also known as the “Great Door”—is a monumental marble gateway and one of Naxos’ most iconic landmarks. It stands on the small islet of Palatia, just next to the port. In ancient times, the islet was connected to the northern edge of the harbor by a natural strip of land, now replaced by a modern causeway. According to legend, this is where Ariadne, daughter of the Minoan king, was deserted by Theseus after he defeated the Minotaur in Crete.

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