Ano Syros

Ano Syros combines medieval compactness with the openness of the Aegean in a way that reflects its hilltop position on Syros. Established under Venetian rule in the 13th century, it is threaded with narrow stepped lanes, whitewashed homes and small squares that rise toward the Catholic Cathedral of Saint George. Its Catholic tradition sets it apart within the Cyclades, while the port city of Ermoupoli lies below on the coast, known for its 19th-century neoclassical architecture. Ano Syros is also the birthplace of Markos Vamvakaris, a defining figure in rebetiko music. Explore related webcams across the surrounding islands for a fuller sense of Syros and the Cyclades.

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