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location of all villages on Santorini. In Pyrgos you will find more than 40 churches. As almost all churches on Santorini, they are opened only at special occasions like celebration of the patron. That particular day wine and traditional food prepared by local housekeepers is served in the church and everybody is welcome to join the feast (panigiri). Ironically, despite the fairly high number of churches adorning Pyrgos with their white and blue domes and sophisticated bell-towers, the regular holy mass takes place in the small Agios Antonios some 100 m behind the square, far down the hill 16 Strolling around: Santo Wines: Santo Wines is 1 km NW from Pyrgos village, by the main road to Fira. It is the largest winery on Santorini which operates since 1992 and is also the most modern winery facility on the island, built on five levels. The surrounding vineyards are spread at different levels which form traditional terraces. The winery is located at the edge of the Caldera and therefore offers the visitor not only interesting tour to the winemaking area but also unforgotten wine tasting with the view to the volcano. Pyrgos village: From the small square (Emmanouil Sorotou) where the Smart Bus will leave you follow the main road into the town to the main square (Stefanou Melekou). Start your stroll from paying a visit to the exhibition “The Vanishing Santorini” which you will find some 80 m down the square. The museum is located in old kanava. A short visit there will give you a picture of the past everyday life of the islanders. In order to get to Kasteli follow the steps behind the post box at the Melekou square. On your way up you will have opportunity to buy local products and wine. For your convenience it is advisable to postpone the shopping until the return from kasteli. From here the best way to get up is following the blue arrows painted on the streets The first big church on your way is church of Christ. This church celebrates its panigiri on August 6th, only 9 days before the celebration of the most important church in Pyrgos – the so called Theotokaki (Church of Virgin Mary). For this reason meals served on August 6 do not contain meat. Meat, which is scarce on Santorini, is preserved for the big feast in Theotokaki that will take place a few days later. The arched gate to kasteli (Xeporta - Outside door) is above a square called Exoplateia. Once, noblemen of the settlement gathered around here to vote. Have a look at the church of Aghios Nikolaos with a bell-tower that is said to be one of the most beautiful
on this island. In front of the church stands a monument commemorating those islanders who died during the World War. On the opposite side you will see a neoclassic mansion with beautiful ornaments. There are more mansions like this around the kasteli. They usually are distinguished from the surroundings not only by their size and sophisticated architecture, but also vivid colors. These houses are an architectonic work-of-art that could be afforded only by the landlords. They appeared on the island during the more peaceful times, after pirate attacks finally ceased. Behind the mansion is the church of Aghia Theodosia. If you wish to do something more extravagant, have a picture taken on a donkey in the square… After entering the kasteli, take a right turn. Just behind the corner is one of the biggest churches on Santorini – Eisodion tis Theotokou (Presenatation of Saint Mary) dated from 17th century. In the neighborhood is the ochre-painted church of Aghia Triada, formerly catholic, now it is housing a collection of liturgical objects and icons, the oldest of which is dated to 16th century. The museum is operating from March to October and entrance is free of charge. You are actually at the top of the Kasteli. Behind the Aghia Triada is a narrow passage to the small, white-washed Theotokaki. It is dated from 10th century and is one of the oldest churches on this island. The view of the island from here is gorgeous and will repay you all your efforts which you put to get there. Hint: The Kasteli is criss-crossed by countless narrow streets and stairways running in all possible directions but even if you have the impression of being lost, do not worry, the blue arrows will appear mercifully under your feet at the most unexpected moment… From the Stefanou Melekou square you can follow the plakoto that runs to the east. Soon you will get onto a small parking area near a school. There are three streets going out from there. The left one will take you back to the main square, the middle one leads to Kasteli. The right one is not paved and leads along the north-eastern walls of Kasteli. This is an option for tough hikers. The walk takes about 20 minutes and gives you opportunity to enjoy panoramic views of the island. On the foot of the mountain of Profitis Ilias is a quarry of pumice stone (SE). Then, in a valley you can spot big, grey edifice of the church of Saint Nicolas dated from the18th century, lost among terraced fields. Like Episkopi Gonias, this church was raised with use of marble elements from Ancient Thira. Following the path still to the east you will easily find the red domes of the church of Aghios Charalambos on the very top of Exo Gonia, and finally the long grey line of the airport. Your way now will turn left; up the rock is the white church of Aghios Christoforos. Climb up the stairs, 17
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