Cori Rigas Suites in Santorini is located on the Caldera cliffs of Fira, the island's capital since the 19th century. The town is 7 km away from Athinios port, with traditional houses built at the foothills on the west side of the island, and provides views of Thirassia, and Palia and Nea Kameni [the Volcano].
Fira center:100m | Prehistoric museum:100m | "Petros Nomikos" conference center: 500m | Archaeological museum:300m | Cable car:300m | Airport:8km | Port:7 km
An introductory tour to Fira will include the Orthodox Cathedral of Ypapanti Sotiros, the area surrounding the churches of Agios Ioannis (glebe of Patmos Monastery) and Agios Minas (Lower Fira), the Archaeological Museum, the Prehistoric Museum of Thera, the Cultural Centre "Megaro Gkizi" (17th c.) hosting cultural events throughout August, the Bellonio Cultural Foundation housing a library numbering 35.000 books, the "Petros Nomikos" Conference Centre, and the restored fortified watchtower known as "Goulas of Delenda".
To this day, the picturesque town of Fira still bears the mark of its long lasting occupation by the Venetians, evinced by the Frankomachalas quarter on the north part of town, the Catholic Cathedral, and the Lazarite and Dominican Monasteries, influences that you will see and sense during your strolls around Fira.
Explore Santorini Cultural EventsTo this day, the picturesque town of Fira still bears the mark of its long lasting occupation by the Venetians, evinced by the Frankomachalas quarter on the north part of town, the Catholic Cathedral, and the Lazarite and Dominican Monasteries, influences that you will see and sense during your strolls around Fira.
Fira, Santorini, Cyclades Islands 84700, P.O.Box 151
T +30 22860 25251 | F +30 22860 25625
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