When Turkey and Egypt are displaced along and across, it still wants to rest well. It is worth noticeing to the Greek Island Syros, or rather, to the beautiful resort of Hermupolis located on it. This port city is not only an industrial center of the island, but also a picturesque resort. Embossed between two hills around the harbor created by nature, Hermupolis attracts more and more tourists from year to year. Travelers usually come here, preferring a combination of a beach and cognitive holiday.
Despite its relatively young age, Hermupolis boasts amazing architectural masterpieces. Proof of this is the introduction of the neoclassical center of the city to the UNESCO World Heritage List. In addition, the city has a few more attractions capable of causing interest among tourists. At least two days will be required for their inspection.
Nizhny city
The arrangement of Hermupolis in the hilly terrain contributed to the division of the city to the lower and upper areas. The lower city was formed at the foot of one of the hills and precisely from him the tourists most often, and they start acquaintance with the architecture of Hermupolis. The central part of the Nizhny city occupies the Long Square Miauli (Platia Miaouli) paved by marble plates. She was named after the Hero of Andreas Miaulis, who distinguished himself in war for independence. It is his sculpture that appears before tourists on the Square of the same name. On all sides, Miaulu's paying is surrounded by high palm trees. The southern side of the square occupy numerous bars and cafes, and its northern side looks at the city hall, distinguished by riches and a special delight. The town hall building designed by the German architect Ernst Cyller in the neoclassical style, more than a century decorate the central square of the Ermupolis. The central part of the Town Hall is made in a single with an area of marble style.
Closer to the evening the area is flooded with local residents and tourists. Adults enjoy the rest at the tables of cafes or pizzerias, and children are having fun on the carousels and ride to the toy machines. The territory of the square is considered part of the country's cultural heritage, so it is strictly followed by order.
Passing a little left of the Town Hall building up the stairs, tourists will find a small archaeological museum. It was founded back in 1834 and to this day is considered one of the oldest archaeological museums of Greece. You can get acquainted with the exposition of the museum in three separate halls, each of which is devoted to the finds from Syros, Amorgos and Paros. Basically, the collection of the museum consists of a variety of figurines, marble and ceramic VAZ, tombstones and stele. For visitors, the museum is open from Thursday to Sunday. Absolutely, tourists can get acquainted with artifacts from 8:30 to 15:00.
Upper city
The following sights of Hermupolis are located in the Orthodox quarter, located at the top of the Hill of Lrontado. Climbed here will turn out on the stairs, going to the left of the clock tower. In addition to the fact that tourists can enjoy magnificent views of Tinos Island and Mykonos, it will be possible to visit Anastasis Church, surrounded by a small fleet with old cannons. The entrance to the church is free.
During a walk through the city, you can gain on the Apollo Opera House, designed by the French architect in the XIX century and is a copy of the Milan Opera La Scala. The feature of the theater is unusual wall drawings in the form of portraits of famous people - Mozart, Verdi and others. Opera concerts take place in the theater very rarely, but tourists are allowed inside the building.
A little further from the theater is the main Orthodox Church of the Island - the Church of St. Nicholas. Her blue-golden dome is visible from anywhere in the lower city. Located on both sides of the bell tower, give the church a majestic appearance. In the courtyard of the temple, a monument to an unknown soldier was installed, and the gate decorate two wondrous angels. The church is valid, so it is open for visitors daily. Inspection of the internal decoration of the temple of St. Nicolas will take no more than 20 minutes. The interior of this holy place is not much different from other Orthodox churches. The only wealth of the church is the marble iconostasis, made in the nineteenth century with the famous sculptor Vitaly.
The upper city consists of pretty courtyards, numerous steps and torn streets. But the very impressive architecture in terms of architecture can be called a quarter of shipowners, built-up villas in a neoclassical style with carved marble tiles, frescoes and stucco. Many mansions are standing at the very edge of the water, others are lost in the greenery of the hill.
Attention of tourists deserves and The oldest quarter of Hermupolis located on the Hill of Anos Syros and being a Catholic part of the resort. The hiking walk along this part of the ermupolis will delay at least an hour, or even a half hours. Tired of the endless lifts travelers can reach the center of Anos Syros by bus. So it will be easier and faster. The architecture of this part of the Greek city is significantly varied from the previously seen. Narrow passes, straw roofs and literally merging at home - such appears before tourists white-blue corner of Hermupolis.
His highest point occupies the Church of St. George, on the one hand bordering the precipice, on the other - covered with a high wall. Rise to the church is for the sake of the exciting spirit of the panorama of the city and the harbor.
If you don't want anything concrete to look at just stroll around the quarter, examining the skillfully decorated tombstones of the Orthodox and Catholic cemetery, photographing the Church of St. John. And if the time remains, you can look at the Art Museum of Marcos Vimbaris, who keeps the personal belongings of the famous Greek composer. The house museum was renovated 20 years ago. To examine his tourists can be on any day in the morning - from 10:30 to 13:00, and closer to the evening - from 19:00 to 22:00. The entrance ticket to the museum costs 1.50 euros.
Hermupolis is an interesting city with secluded beaches and attractions with history. Walk through it will be remembered for tourists for a long time. Especially in memory, endless steps of stone stairs and scenic species, opening from the panoramic platform in the upper city.