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Ermoupoli, on the island of Syros, is the capital of the Cyclades and one of the most elegant towns in Greece, quite unlike the typical whitewashed island village. Founded in the 1820s by refugees from Chios, Psara and other islands during the Greek War of Independence, it quickly became the country's leading port and industrial centre, and its wealth is still visible in grand neoclassical mansions, wide streets and public buildings of marble. At its heart, Miaouli Square, paved in marble and lined with cafés, is dominated by the impressive town hall designed by Ernst Ziller, while nearby the Apollo Theatre, a small copy of Milan's La Scala, hosts concerts and festivals. The Vaporia quarter, with captains' mansions whose terraces drop straight into the sea, is a lovely place to swim from the rocks. Above the town rise two hills, each crowned by a church: the Orthodox Anastasi and, on the other, the medieval Catholic town of Ano Syros. Ermoupoli is a living town all year round, with a university, shipyards, good restaurants and the local loukoumi sweets. It suits culture lovers, couples and travellers who prefer authentic island life.
Quick facts
LOCATION
Cyclades Islands
KNOWN FOR
Marble squares & a lively port
BEST FOR
Old town, History, All-year destination, No car needed, Local food
Beaches
Asteria (Ermoupoli) Beach
Religious Sites
Church of Agios Nikolaos (Ermoupoli)
Church of Anastasi (Ermoupoli)
Museums & History
Miaouli Square & Ermoupoli Town Hall
Vaporia District
Industrial Museum of Ermoupoli
Archaeological Museum of Syros
Transportation
Port of Syros (Ermoupoli)
Shopping
Ermou Street (Ermoupoli)
Entertainment
Apollo Theatre (Ermoupoli)
By air
Syros Island National Airport, about 10 minutes from Ermoupoli, has flights from Athens. For international flights, most visitors land on Mykonos or in Athens and take a ferry; Syros is well connected by sea.
By ferry
Ermoupoli is the capital of the Cyclades and a busy port, with ferries and fast boats to Piraeus all year, and to Mykonos, Tinos, Paros, Naxos and other islands. Island hopping is easy, and the trip from Piraeus takes about two to four hours.
Getting around
Optional. A scooter or small car is useful for the quieter beaches and the wild north of the island, which has few roads and no buses.
Syros Island