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ARCHAEOLOGICAL COLLECTION OF KAMBOS

PhotoA privately owned building houses the archaeological museum of the village Kambos. It contains sculpture and grave reliefs from the Classical and Hellenistic period, Archaic vessels and statuettes, Geometric, Hellenistic and metallic objects and tools, inscriptions, coins and other finds from ancient Oenoe, which lies 2.5 km west of the village.



ARCHAEOLOGICAL & FOLKLORE COLLECTION OF AGIOS KIRIKOS

PhotoThe small Archaeological and Folklore Museum of Agios Kirikos is situated in the centre of the neoclassical city and is housed in a hall of the High School. It includes Neolithic tools, grave piles, vessels, coins, articles and lithographies depicting the historical background of the island.




THE CASTLE OF NIKARIA

PhotoThe castle of Nikaria is situated to the south of Evdilos, above Kosikia. The Byzantine fortress of Koskinas, as it is also known, dates back to the 10th century when it protected the island against conquering invasions.


THE CHURCH OF AGIOS KIRIKOS

PhotoOne of the most important sights in the capital of Ikaria is its cathedral. The Metropolis of Agios Kirikos is dedicated to St Demetrios. During the years of the pirate invasions, the islanders found refuge in the caves of the island, escaping through the trap-door of the Metropolis.



THE TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS

PhotoThe remains of an ancient temple that is believed to have been dedicated to the worshipping of Artemis Tavropolis are found at the small harbour of Nas, a landscape of unique beauty. These significant finds are believed to belong to the period between the 7th and the 5th century BC. According to the legend, this was the location the Naiads chose as their residence thousands of years ago, and that as soon as darkness falls on the caves within the rocks, one can hear the cries and whispers of their ghosts.



THERMAL SPRINGS OF THERMA

PhotoThe radioactive springs at Therma have been known since antiquity. Remains of the ancient thermal baths have been preserved in the area until today. The thermal springs are used to cure rheumatism, disfiguring arthritis and arthritis of the vertebra. It has also been proved that they can help in cases of nervous exhaustion, while they are ideal for the treatment of various gynecological diseases.

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