Historic Site in Anogia
Nikos Xylouris' Home
Crete's most famous musician, the lyra (lyre) player and singer Nikos Xylouris, was born in a modest house on the lower village square. Until her death in 2016, his sister Zouboulia ran a kafeneio here and presided …
Museum in Anogia
Museum of Grylios
A short walk uphill from the lower village square, this humble museum presents the paintings and sculptures of Anogia-born folk artist Alkiviadis Skoulas (1900–1997), aka Grylios. Many depict local war scenes; there…