Hermopolis
The show is undoubtedly stolen by Ermoupolis, the first commercial and industrial center of the country that experienced unprecedented growth in the 19th century. The city, which took its name from the god Hermes, was densely inhabited and developed into an important commercial and industrial center of the time, and due to the geographical position of the island and the economic prosperity it knew, in the 19th century its port emerged as the most important trading and shipping centre of the newly formed Greek state. During your stay in Hermopolis it is important to visit the Industrial Museum which is housed in three buildings and summarizes the dizzying economic prosperity of the city.

Besides being important Hermopolis is also one of the most beautiful Greek cities full of wonderful neoclassical buildings, distinct architecture, influenced by the Western patterns of the 19th century. It is adorned with brilliant public buildings, such as the City Hall, the Customs Office, the Apollo Theatre, but also majestic squares and neoclassical houses, as well as an outdoor architectural museum.

The city is built amphitheatrically on the hill, overlooking the Aegean Sea. Reference points are among others the religious monuments of the city, such as the Transformation of the Saviour, Saint Nicholas the Rich, the Dormition of the Theotokos; imposing temples that clearly reflect the contribution of the Orthodox community to the architectural figure of Hermopolis.

In opposition to the Orthodox presence in the newer Hermopolis develops on the hill of Agios Georgios the Upper Syros, the settlement of the Catholic community with the typical defensive arrangement of the houses around the (fortified) cathedral of San George, which dominates at the top. The settlement was built in the 13th century by the Venetians. In the same location there was a settlement dating from the 8th century.
Today, the Upper Syros or Upper Chora, as the locals call it, retains its medieval appearance unchanged, with its sloping alleys, traditional white houses, arches above the street and narrow calderas with stairs leading to the small neighborhoods. The view from the hill of Ano Syros is amazing. It is worth climbing and the countless stairs, leading to the top of the hill. It is 2 km from Hermopolis.

Azolymnos
Coastal village, on the southeastern side of the island, with wonderful golden sand. It is the closest beach to Hermopolis and one of the most popular on the island. It’s 5 km away. Here from Hermopolis.

Galisas
One of the most popular and most secular tourist resorts of Syros. The settlement is built on a picturesque bay, which has been inhabited since ancient times. It is worth climbing the hill of Agia Pakus, to see the ruins of a small fortress and the ancient acropolis and enjoy the panoramic view towards the village and the sea. It’s 9 km away. N.D. from Hermopolis.

Kinny
One of the most picturesque and quiet villages of Syros, with famous fish taverns. It is located on the west side of the island, next to a very beautiful sandy plain. If you want more isolated and quiet beaches, prefer Lotus, Barbaroussa, Eagle, Letters or the magical Dolphin Beach. It’s 9 km away. D from Hermopolis.

Chalandrian
The area is mainly known for its important archaeological sites, which came to light in the late 19th century from excavations by the archeologist Christos Chuda. It’s 9.5 km away. B from Hermopolis. It is worth a visit to the archaeological site of Chalandriani with its pre-cycladic cemetery, prehistoric settlement and important finds. You can also visit the archaeological site of Kastria, on a rocky height, with a walled settlement which dates back to the period 2300-2200 BC. You can also make a stop at the Cave of Ferecides, where according to the tradition lived the philosopher Ferecydis (6th century BC) and also at the fountain Siringa (4 km. Δ). Its water has been named since ancient times, while the view from the area is breathtaking.

Big Jaloos
A seaside settlement and popular tourist resort on the south side of the island, with amazing sandy landscapes, that will love young and old. Very close, there is the beach of Abella, in a small swimming pool. It’s 12 km away. N from Hermopolis.

Phoenix
Coastal village with great tourist traffic and excellent sandy landscape, one of the busiest on the island. It’s 11 km away. N.D. from Hermopolis.

Posidonia (Delegasia)
Poseidonia or Delagrasia, as they used to call the area, is the most secular tourist resort of the island from the middle of the 19th century to the present day. A feature of the area is the many neoclassical villages (once country houses of wealthy Syrian families), with large gardens, which give the area aristocratic finesse. The name Delagrasia was taken from the Catholic church of Our Lady Madonna della Grazia, while its renaming to Poseidonia is due to the homonymous ancient city that was located in this place. On the road to Hermopolis (4 km. BA) you will meet the traditional settlement Parakopi with nice villas. It is 13 km away. N.D. from Hermopolis.

Vary
One of the largest villages on the island, surrounded by agricultural land, with picturesque neighborhoods and beautiful beaches. In Vary, ruins of prehistoric settlements and tombs of the Roman period have been found. At a distance of 2.5 km. D lies the small traditional village of Chroussa. It’s 8 km away. N from Hermopolis.

Source: visitgreece.gr