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Naos tou Apollona - Portara, Naxos Town

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All that's left of a temple to Apollo, Naos tou Apollona - Portara forms a dramatic frame of ancient colonnades against the sky and has become an icon of the town. Located on the island of Palatia, the attraction represents the remains of the cultural and trade center of ancient Naxos. The rest of the temple was used to construct a castle in the city center by the Venetians. Plan your Naos tou Apollona - Portara visit and explore what else you can see and do in Naxos Town using our Naxos Town visit planner.
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  • By _N5854HS
    best sunset i ever saw on cyclades.An ancient temple where you can see the sun goes down,in the sea.beautiful romantic place for couples  more »
  • By T L
    We went there at night. No one was there and it was wonderful with the sound of ocean and lights from the town as background. Free entry.  more »
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  • By Mad Tomato
    It’s good, the foods nice and the beds are nice
  • By Carla Durante
    Though it gets crowded at sunset there was plenty of space to sit and enjoy the view and magnificent portara.
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