Little Venice in Mikonos in Mykonos, The Aegean, Greece — Ελλάδα (Southeastern Europe, Balkan Peninsula)
Κάστρο Μυκόνου
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Castle of Mykonos
Photographed by James Hulse, September 21, 2026
1. Κάστρο Μυκόνου / Castle of Mykonos
Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος
Το Κάστρο της Χώρας Μυκόνου είναι χτισμένο στην άκρη μιας μικρής χερσονήσου, δίπλα σε ασφαλές λιμάνι. Η επίκαιρη θέση του το κατέστησε διαχρονικό σημείο κατοίκησης από τη νεολιθική περίοδο μέχρι σήμερα.
Στα ερείπια που αποκαλύφθηκαν δίπλα στην Παραπορτιανή, διακρίνονται οι αλλεπάλληλες χρήσεις του χώρου. Η μορφή που βλέπουμε σήμερα οφείλεται στην ανοικοδόμησή του από τους Ενετούς αδελφούς Ghisi, μετά το 1207, όταν χτίστηκε με τη μορφή οχυρωμένου οικισμού, με τα σπίτια να σχηματίζουν με την εξωτερική τους πλευρά τον οχυρωματικό περίβολο. Τα σπίτια της Μικρής Βενετίας σχημάτιζαν το επιθαλάσσιο τείχος του κάστρου.
Στους επόμενους αιώνες, οι διώροφες επιπεδόστεγες κατοικίες του γνώρισαν αλλεπάλληλες επισκευές μέχρι την εγκατάλειψη του κάστρου τον 19ο αιώνα. Ασβεστόλακκοι για να κτιστούν τα νέα κτήρια της Χώρας Μυκόνου ανοίχτηκαν τότε μέσα στα ερείπια. Μόνο οι εκκλησίες του κάστρου διασώθηκαν ακέραιες μέχρι σήμερα.
Archaeological Site
The Castle of Mykonos Town occupies the extreme part of a small peninsula, next to a safe harbor. Its appropriate location has made it a timeless place of residence since the Neolithic period.
The successive use of the site can be identified in the ruins revealed on the plateau to the east of Paraportiani. The current structure is due to its reconstruction by the Venetian brothers Ghisi after 1207, when it was built in the form of a fortified settlement, with the walls of its perimeter houses forming the enclosure on the outside. The part of the coastline northwest defines one of its four sides, the renowned Little Venice.
In the following centuries, the two-storey, flat-roofed dwelling units underwent successive repairs till the abandonment of the castle in the 19th century. Extensive limestone pits functionated within the ruins. Only the churches of the castle have survived intact to this day.
Erected by Municipality of Mykonos and Ephorate of Antiquities of Cyclades.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1207.
Location. 37° 26.837′ N,
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and specifically the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Παραπορτιανή / Paraportiani (here, next to this marker); Church of Saint Nicholas of Kadena (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Transfiguration of Christ (about 150 meters away); Εν πολέμω / Fallen in War (about 210 meters away); The Lions of the Naxians (approx. 7.2 kilometers away); Agora of the Italians (approx. 7.3 kilometers away); The Poros Temple (approx. 7.4 kilometers away); Temple of the Athenians (approx. 7.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mikonos.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 21, 2026
2. Κάστρο Μυκόνου / Castle of Mykonos (Right Side)
Photographed by James Hulse, September 21, 2026
3. Κάστρο Μυκόνου / Castle of Mykonos
The view of the castle ruins with the church in the background. Looking towards the south.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 21, 2026
4. Κάστρο Μυκόνου / Castle of Mykonos
The view of the ruins looking towards the east.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 21, 2026
5. Κάστρο Μυκόνου / Castle of Mykonos
The northern view of the sea next to the ruins.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 2, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
