Naxos, an eternity...".
With these words the French traveler of thw past century expressed his impression of thes beautiful Aegean island...
The variety of significant town developments and architectural monuments of all eras are characteristic of the history of the island.
The period of Venetian rule marked Naxos.The unique medieval castle of Chora and the dominant stone castles spread all over the island are unique marks of the old Feudal system. Ancient temples and churches of the first Christian era...
The sings of civilization are abundant, sings of life from so many centuries back, that explain the characterization of Naxos as "....eternal...".