Places of Interest.

The Byzantine Monastery of Chozoviotissa, the Patron saint of the island. It contains rare icons and manuscripts.

Minoa - The Ancient site of Minoa, at Moundoulia Hill, above the port of Katapola, was one of the most important centers of human life and activity on the island throughout prehistoric times. Enormous excavation project reveals evidence that the whole site of ancient Minoa was constantly populated at a high cultural level from the 10th century B.C. to the 4th century A.D.
The defensive wall from the Geometric period with its extensions and bastions which surrounded the acropolis can be made out.
The long 4th century B.C. Gymnasium building dominates the archaeological site.
The foundation of a sanctuary from the Geometric period have been preserved at the peak of the acropolis. The Hellenistic temple on the far left, surrounded by smaller buildings of worship is impressive with the body of a statue standing alone in the middle. A characteristic building on the south side of the Gymnasium site is the lavatory which has been preserved almost intact with its duct cut into the rock..

Kato Lakkos - is a medieval cistern, which supplied the population with water and whose initial use corresponded with the first organized habitation of Hora in the early Byzantine era.Today's cavy form, was taken during the Venetian domination, on the 15th century.

Agios Georgios Valsamitis - A beautiful monastery, located on the right hand side on the road connecting Hora to Kato Meria, surrounded by dense vegatation. Here, the spring with its long history and folklore still flows. In former times, the spring supported extensive gardens. Since 1700, the delicious juicy grapes of Valsamitis, were quite famous. Valsamitis, was well known in the nautical world, during the year of Turkish occupancy for the prophetic qualities of the spring.

Hellenistic Tower (Pyrgos) - In Arkesini, South Amorgos, the most important ancient monument can be seen. Even though the tower is half ruined it still dominates the plain standing beside the church of the same name.Built in the 4th century B.C.from large four cornered blocks, it protected the large rural population and the fertile expanses of the area, as it had small windows, a water cisternand a plumbing system.

Venetian Castle - Hora the capital of Amorgos, is a small town hidden behind the mountains, At its south-eastern edge the hill is crowded with the old wind mills. The "Kastro" -castle rock rises out of the village, as a guardian of Hora, over the years since the Venetian occupancy. The historic rock with a height of 210 feet wedges for more than fifteen centuries the church of Kera Leousa (our Lady of mercy), the oldest one in Chora, A narrow stone staircase in the rock, leads to the small St. George Church from which the entrance to the fortress with its preserved low gate is. Around the rock's base,
spread the old stone buildings and forty churches of very interesting architecture.

Theologos - A very important early- Byzantine Monastery, one and half hour's walk from Lagada village in Aegialis. It is built on the site of an ancient temple at a very unique natural surrounding. Twice a year ( May 8th & Sept.26th) there are authentic traditional festivals at Theologos..
Higher up, the path leads between rifts and along amazing precipices, to Stavros church, one more place touching on the boundaries of reality.

Vigla - Opposite the village Tholaria., on Vigla hill ridge, overlooking the small bay of Mikri Glyfada., was the acropolis of ancient Aegialis.The biggest sculpture of the Cycladic Age was found at this area.

Agia Triada - Hanging on a ledge under an overhang, the small Agia Triada (Holy Trinity) church, reminds of the position and appearance of Hozoviotissa. It was built during the years of piracy and it was used as an occasional hiding place for the Aegialis population. It is only 5 minutes walk from Lagada village, and overlooks the whole area of Tholaria, Lagada, and the valley of Aegialis with the port. There is a spring festival every year, 50 days after Greek easter.

Ancient Altar - From "Stroumbo", the village of "12 houses and 13 ovens", built on the rocks above the ravine, there is view to the small Prophet Elijah chapel, built on the very edge of a sheer cliff rising out of the deepest part of the ravine.. This rugged spot is an early Cycladic site, and a few feet from the chapel, are the remains of an ancient sacrificial site curved out of the rock. Hikers, can enjoy wonderful view of the whole wide bay of Aegialis, Nikouria island, Lagada, and Tholaria in the distance which make an enchanting back-drop.