A refuge from the wind

Perched on the hilltop, the Chora (Hora) of Serifos is maybe the most beautiful medioeval villages in the Cyclades. The traditional architecture is a true specimen of the Cycladic style. It's a perfect example of a fortified settled built amphiteatrically on the rock.
Among a series of old windmills that once adorned the entrance of the town, only two survive today while ruins from the rest can still be seen. The heart of Chora consists of two picturesque quarters with two and three-strorey houses which connect with the lovely narrow paths as well as a great number of quaint churches. Piatsa Square is surrounded by a few Neoclasscial buildings, like the Town Hall of Serifos. 

September 2014 | Serifos, Greece