Chora
Chora is a locality in Amorgos, Cyclades, South Aegean Islands. Chora is situated nearby to the religious locality Chozoviotissa Moni, as well as near the hamlet Kastelopetra.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Archeological Collection of Amorgos and Chozoviotissa Monastry.
Archeological Collection of Amorgos
Museum
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Archeological Collection of Amorgos is a museum.
Chozoviotissa Monastry
Church
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The Panagia Hozoviotissa Monastery is a Greek Orthodox monastery on the island of Amorgos. It is built on the steep south coast of the island, at an altitude of 300 meters.
Minoa
Archaeological site
Minoa was an ancient town on the island of Amorgos. It was the birthplace of Simonides of Amorgos. The site of Minoa is located near modern Katapola, on Moundoulia Hill. Minoa is situated 3½ km west of Chora.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Katapola and Arkesini.
Katapola
Village
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Katapola is a small port village on the Greek island of Amorgos, the easternmost island of the Cyclades. It is located at the foot of a hill which was once the site of the ancient town of Minoa. Katapola is situated 3 km west of Chora.
Arkesini
Village
Arcesine or Arkesine was an ancient town on the island of Amorgos in the eastern Cyclades. It was one of the three main settlements on the island in antiquity. Arkesini is situated 10 km southwest of Chora.
Chora
- Type: Locality
- Location: Amorgos, Cyclades, South Aegean Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
36.8318° or 36° 49′ 55″ northLongitude
25.89835° or 25° 53′ 54″ eastElevation
316 metres (1,037 feet)Open location code
8G87RVJX+P8GeoNames ID
10173846
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