Archaeological Museum of Poros

The Archaeological Museum of Poros was built between 1967 and 1968 at the location of the old house of Alexander Korizis (Prime Minister of Greece in 1941), which was donated to the Greek State by his heirs. In the museum there are two exhibition halls, one on the ground floor and one on the first floor, hosting exhibits from the region of Troezen, and the findings of the old excavations of Philadelphus at Hermione.

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Church of St. George

The cathedral of St. George is located in the center of the town and is widely known because of the frescoes painted by Kostis Parthenis. The oldest written reference to the temple belongs to a population census and dates back to 1828 when the Governor was John Kapodistrias. The parish included 97 parishioners with their families, a total of 358 people. However, the church is probably older than this.

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The Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi

The Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi, a unique sample of monastery architecture of the island, is located just 4,080 meters from the center of Poros (Heroes Square). It dates back to the 18th century and it is built on a hill.  It takes its name from the only source of the island which, according to tradition, is known for its healing properties. The wooden temple of the monastery was painted in Cappadocia (Asia Minor) in the 17th century.

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Vagionia Beach

This beach is located in the Northern part of the island, in a bay surrounded by a pine forest. Part of it is organized and part of it is not. There is a beach bar near the sea. While in the area, don’t forget to visit the sunken city and the diving cliff (west of the bay).

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