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The church of Agios Nikolaos is one of the jewels of Ermoupoli, don't hesitate to climb the steps! Going along the side of the church, you will reach the Vaporia district, which is also worth a visit.
The church is named in fact Agios Nikolaos Ploussios, "Saint Nicholas of the Rich", to differentiate it from that of Saint Nicholas of the Poor, which is on the hill of Ano Syros. The monumental entrance already reflects this wealth...
Entering this church always provokes a shock. Its colors and lights create a simply magical atmosphere. If you only have to visit one church in Syros, it will be that one.
Entering this church always provokes a shock. Its colors and lights create a simply magical atmosphere. If you only have to visit one church in Syros, it will be that one.
We will now go through the small square of Agios Nikolaos, which would be a charming place if it were better maintained and if it offered some benches to sit and dream for a while...
To continue this virtual tour of Ermoupoli in beauty, we will now climb the steps leading to one of the most beautiful churches in the Cyclades, then we will go for a short walk to Vaporia.
We are here in the most picturesque part of Ermoupoli, in a neoclassical urban atmosphere far away from the atmospheres of the Cycladic villages...
We arrive at the corner of Ralli Street, which goes to the right towards the beautiful mansions of Vaporia, but we shall continue towards one of the most beautiful churches of the Cyclades.
Many of Vaporia's neo-classical mansions have been renovated, recovering the elegance of their former glory days. Others are decrepit or walled, no doubt because of the costs involved in renovating protected buildings.
Many of Vaporia's neo-classical mansions have been renovated, recovering the elegance of their former glory days. Others are decrepit or walled, no doubt because of the costs involved in renovating protected buildings.
Many of Vaporia's neo-classical mansions have been renovated, recovering the elegance of their former glory days. Others are decrepit or walled, no doubt because of the costs involved in renovating protected buildings.
Many of Vaporia's neo-classical mansions have been renovated, recovering the elegance of their former glory days. Others are decrepit or walled, no doubt because of the costs involved in renovating protected buildings.
Many of Vaporia's neo-classical mansions have been renovated, recovering the elegance of their former glory days. Others are decrepit or walled, no doubt because of the costs involved in renovating protected buildings.
Continuing to follow Babagiotou Street, you can head north towards the church of Agios Dimitrios, or go up to the hills of Anastasi and Ano Syros.
To complete our virtual stroll in Vaporia, we will take a few more steps in the small park of Rethymnon.
Passing by the church, we will arrive at Vaporia, where we can see beautiful neo-classical residences and superb sea views.
Passing by the side door of the church, we will arrive at Vaporia, where we can see beautiful neo-classical residences and superb sea views.
Our virtual stroll in Vaporia ends in this small abandoned park, which doesn't offer much interest unless you're a cat lover.
Our virtual stroll in Vaporia ends in this small abandoned park, which doesn't offer much interest unless you're a cat lover.
Vaporia is worth a visit not only for its neo-classical architecture, but also for its plunging views over the shades of blue of a crystalline sea.
Going down these stairs you will arrive at the Vaporia beach, large platforms that project into the sea.
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