Tinos’ religious focus is this large church and its icon of Our Lady of Tinos. It was uncovered in 1823 in the ruins of a chapel beneath the current…
Must see attractions in Tinos
- Church of the Annunciation
- SSanctuary of Poseidon & Amphitrite
From the 4th century BC to the 3rd century AD, the area adjacent to the beach at Kionia (3km northwest of central Hora) was a major religious sanctuary…
- MMuseum of Marble Crafts
On the slopes above Pyrgos, this outstanding, modern, well-curated complex creatively explains the quarrying and sculpting techniques that have been used…
- CCultural Foundation of Tinos
This excellent cultural centre in a handsome neoclassical building on the waterfront houses a superb permanent collection of the work of famous Tinian…
- MMuseum House of Yannoulis Chalepas
This absorbing museum lets you see the troubled sculptor’s rooms and workshop as they once were. The ticket includes admission to the neighbouring Museum…
- CCostas Tsoclis Museum
Displays works by the renowned contemporary artist.
- TTinos Archaeological Museum
Along with the usual huddle of headless torsos, this museum has a collection that includes impressive clay pithoi (large Minoan storage jars) and a mosaic…