Paros
Paros is a locality in Cyclades, South Aegean Islands. Paros is situated nearby to the town Lefkes, as well as near the locality Vounia Parou.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Church of Agia Triada and Archaeological Museum of Paros.
Archaeological Museum of Paros
Museum
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The Archaeological Museum of Paros is a museum located in Parikia on Paros, Greece. The museum was founded in 1960 and consists of two rooms and an atrium. Archaeological Museum of Paros is situated 4½ km northwest of Paros.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Parikia and Lefkes.
Parikia
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Parikia is the capital and the main port of Paros island. It is one of the most typical Cycladic settlements as it is distinguished by its narrow cobbled paths, the old churches, the small shops and the houses in blue and white.
Paros
- Type: Locality with 12,500 residents
- Also known as: “Dimos Paros”
- Location: Cyclades, South Aegean Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.0593° or 37° 3′ 33″ northLongitude
25.1921° or 25° 11′ 32″ eastPopulation
12,500Elevation
380 metres (1,247 feet)Open location code
8G97355R+PVGeoNames ID
8133699
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Paros” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Πάρος”
- Greek: “Πάρου”
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Localities in the Area
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Highlights include Paros Island and Profítis Ilías.
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