Syros Town Hall

The Town Hall of Ermoupolis on Miaouli square is one of the largest and most impressive Town Halls in all of Greece. That Τown Ηall was built in 1876 under the supervision of Ernst Ziller with a cost estimate of about 300, 000 drachmas. A very large amount for the time! This is a very unique building with a three-storey facade on the side of the square and two-storey facade on the back side of the building which bears striking details, two wings with five vertical window shafts left and right, overhangs, towers and more generally a typical architecture inspired by 3 different architectural styles

Theater Apollon

The historic Theater Apollon is one of the major attractions of Syros and constitutes an emblem of the island’s cultural heritage. Created in 1864 by the Italian architect Pietro Sampo who was inspired by 4 stunning Italian standards including the Scala di Milano, the theater Apollon adorns the heart of the capital to this day. The Apollo Theater first opened its doors with an Italian theater troupe that among others performances staged the famous Italian opera La Traviata.

Ano Syros

Ano Syros was founded in 1200 by the Venetians and continued to be inhabited throughout the course of history while maintaining its Catholic and medieval character. A city characterized by countless steps that pass by the white houses and arches at the edge of the hill leading to the top of the village where the Catholic Cathedral of Saint George is situated.

The town was created gradually, amphitheatrically on the rocks like a natural fortress so as to keep its residents safe from several attacks while the exterior walls of all houses formed a natural fort protecting the locals from the raids. The narrow cobblestone streets gave residents the opportunity to hide from the various pirate attacks while the wooden doors in the entrances of Portara, Epano & Kato Terma, Skalakia and Sabastias completely sealed the city from any invasion.

Flavors of Syros

Good food is everywhere on Syros. There are lot off options for traditional food in Ermoupoli as well as in the villages. In Ano Syros you will find only greek traditional restaurants but down town you can try all kinds of food.

Also you have to try the Syros Traditional Products such as Syros’s Turkish Delights (Loukoumia), Local Sausage (Loukanika), San Michali Cheese , Capers and Sundried Tomatoes

Syros by Night

There are a lot of bars at the coast road of Ermoupolis where you can spend a relaxing night such as Suerte, Mammo , and Baba bar. If you want to taste traditional Greek drinks like ouzo and tsipouro , Halandrianh and OKIO are suitable for this situation.

Another spot for cocktails is set near the Miaouli Square. There you can find Koutchico bar and Jar bar . Just a fiew metres away there is Vaporia  , a beautiful restaurant/bar where you will find good food and drinks.

You can not miss to see the sunset from Anos Syros and then drink some local wine while enjoying the live traditional music and the amazing view of Syros from the taverns that are set on Ano Syros.