Location: Apollonas
The Kouros statue in Apollonas stands over 10 meters tall. Kouroi are monumental marble sculptures of young men that became prominent in Greek art following the Middle Archaic period.
Naxos Kouros Statue (Apollonas)
Naxos Melanes
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Melanes is one of the oldest villages on Naxos, located about 8 km southeast of Chora. Perched at an altitude of 63 meters, the village is home to roughly 500 permanent residents, most of whom are engaged in agriculture and livestock farming.
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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.
