A trip to Mykonos cannot be complete without understanding its rich heritage. The art and cultural activities in Mykonos will give you an insight into the city's history, traditions, and artwork. While visiting the cultural attractions in Mykonos would prove to be informative, attending its artsy events will leave you entertained. From cultural performances to historical monuments that give you a glimpse of the past, take a look at this list to know Mykonos better. Include these in attractions in your itinerary for Mykonos and have a great vacation.
Top Places for Art and Cultural Activities in Mykonos
Check the list of top places for art and culture in Mykonos:
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You would be able to guess why this place is called as the Little Venice. The buildings of this little neighbourhood extend right into the sea with their balconies over hanging the water. It’s said that this feature was very handy to the pirates who once operated in this area. It has pretty little storied medieval houses; many small bars a lot of lovely little streets. It’s supposed...Read more
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Rarity Gallery
(1174 Votes)Though this acclaimed contemporary gallery has been active for more than two decades, it’s still a surprise to visitors. Drawing in visitors with exhibitions of works by established international talents, it then serves up a lovely cosmopolitan exhibition of the best artists of Mykonos itself. It covers more than the fine arts of painting and sculpture. Photography and every other kind of...Read more -
Archaeological Museum Of Mykonos
(871 Votes)This small museum contains a repository of artefacts recovered from the excavations on the island of Delos. This includes a collection of vases, various sculptures and figurines, funerary pottery, and other miscellaneous jewellery and weapons. But the most famous exhibit is the Stone of Mykonos, which is an amphora with reliefs depicting scenes from the fall of Troy drawn onto it. The building ...Read more -
Church Of Paraportiani
(3397 Votes)The church of Paraportiani is a complex of four churches in one spot evident from the different building styles that went into its construction including Byzantine, vernacular, traditional and western. Nature also contributes to the Church’s beauty and the obvious wear and tear of the walls give it a very atmospheric look. The church stands next to what was once the doorway to Mykonos&rsq...Read more -
Delos
(1589 Votes)Renowned in the ancient world as the birthplace of Apollo, Delos had quite a tumultuous history for its small size. The very first settlements here are thought to date to the third millennium BC, and it was one the main seat of political power in Hellenic times. When the Athenians took over the place, they pushed for its purification, allowing none to either be born or die on the island, and in...Read more -
This is a very pretty village, very conveniently located at the centre of some nice beaches. The architecture is very distinctly Cycladic. Travellers to Mykonos will have a place to stay overnight here. A central square, lined by three Greek tavernas make for a nice hangout. Major things to see in the village include a 16th century Byzantine monastery (Monastery of Our Lady Tourliani). It conta...Read more
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Picturesque historical architecture meets cosmopolitan sophistication in Chora a.k.a Mykonos Town. Pristine white building with red, green and blue shutters; clean and crowded streets; boutiques, bars and restaurants; a thriving nightlife, and all this right in the middle of a beautiful Mediterranean bay… yeah, this place did well for itself. The shopping here is expensive but insane! Ve...Read more
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Church Of Saint George
(25 Votes)This church, the only Catholic one in town, gets much less attention than the Paraportiani Church, but it’s possible that those who stumble unexpectedly across it end up loving it more. It is a charming little 15th century building in the heart of Mykonos Town, in the area known as Tria Pigadia (Three Wells). The white exterior doesn’t suggest the fact that inside this church, are s...Read more -
Monastery Of Paleokastro
(17 Votes)Located inside the second village of Mykonos (Ano Mera), this monastery is actually an 18th century nunnery. Its name, Paleokastro, means Old Castle, and is derived from the remains of the Gizi Castle nearby. The architecture is Cycladian. Inside the monastery building is a grand looking altar and some beautiful religious icons. But perhaps even more interesting than the monastery is the huge 3...Read more