Sagri (11 Km from Naxos Town) with its ancient monuments, Byzantine Churches, Venetian castles is one of the interesting places in Naxos. The plethora of old Byzantine churches and Monasteries in the area are reminiscent of the famous Byzantine area of Mystra. The village itself with the beautiful island houses, quaint cobblestone alleys's old churches and monasteries, amazing windmills and above all its hospitable inhabitants, gathers the interests of both local sand visitors to the area.

Sightseeing - The Monastery of Agios Elefterios in Sagri, that operated as a school during the Turkish occupation. The church of Agios Nikolaos with nice frescoes since 1270. In Sagri area on the way to Agiassos, Kaloritsa Virgin with two layers of frescoes since 17th century, is a cave converted into a church. The Monastery of Holy Cross or Vazaios Tower since 17th century on the way to Agiassos. The church of Agios Artemios in Sagri valley which was built the 9th century. Palaiologos Tower since 17th century in Sagri Valley with the chapel of Virgin of the Tower next to it. Belonia Tower in Galanado since 16th century. Right next to the tower, the both Orthodox and Catholic chapel. The Temple of Demetra (picture on the right) dating back to 530 BC.



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