PAROS ISLAND, GREECE – Parikia Walking Tour – Summer 2025 | 4K with Captions
In this video In this video In this video Welcome to Parikia, the capital and the main port of Paros island. Paros is a Greek island in the Aegean sea. Paros is part of the Cyclades island group lying southeast of mainland Greece. The name Cyclades means islands around or surrounding the sacred island of Delos. The largest island of the Cyclades is Naxos. Paros lies about 8km to the west of Naxos. Parikia lies on the western side of Paros island. It has 4,500 permanent inhabitants. Please don’t forget to hit the like button🙏 I really apreciate it! Parikia is a typical Cycladic settlement with narrow cobblestone streets and white-washed houses. The settlement of Parikia has ancient origins as many of the historic buildings show. The Frankish Castle dates from 1260. It was built using various ancient remains from temples in the surrounding area. There are elements from the temple of Athena, the temple of Kore and from an Ionic temple of the 5th century BC. It is also possible to identify parts of a Doric portico from the Hellenistic period. Just in front of the castle is the little church of Agia Anna. The castle was built under the instruction of the Venetian Duke of Naxos. The castle has a roughly elliptical plan with a rectangular tower. The church of Agios Konstantinos overlooks the sea with fantastic views. Architecturally, it is one of the island’s most important buildings. On the exterior, it has a distinctive four-arched portico. The church has a single nave and a dome painted blue in typical fashion. Just over a decade ago, it underwent a major restoration. Please don’t forget to hit the like button🙏 I really apreciate it! Parikia lies on the site of the ancient capital Paros. Wandering around the narrow streets, visitors can see houses built and decorated in the traditional Cycladic style. They typically have flat roofs, whitewashed walls and blue-painted doors, balconies, window frames and shutters. According to legend, the island was colonized by Paros of Parrhasia with the Arcadians. The island has several ancient names including Plateia (or Pactia), Demetrias, Strongyle (meaning round, like the shape of the island), Hyria, Hyleessa, Minoa and Cabarnis. A colony of Ionians from Athens arrived on the island and created a thriving settlement. Paros established various colonies on other islands such as Thasos and Pharis (Hvar). The Byzantine Museum (just behind this church) is home to a collection of religious artwork, wood carvings, silver and metal objects, religious amphorae and artifacts from the Byzantine ara. Just before the onset of the Persian war, Paros was likely a dependency of neighboring Naxos. During the first Greco-Persian War in 490 BC, Paros sided with the Persians. It sent a warship to Marathon to support the army. Parikia is dotted with typical churches featuring blue painted domes. Please don’t forget to hit the like button🙏 I really apreciate it! In retaliation for Paros’ support of the Persians, Athens sent a fleet to attack the capital. The siege lasted 26 days during which the Athenians devastated the island. However, the residents put up a strong defense and the Athenians eventually retreated. Athenian leader Miltiades was wounded during the siege and later died. During the second Greco-Persian war from 480-479 BC, Paros again sided with Persia. The island was punished by Athenian war leader Themistocles for their support of the Persians and was fined heavily. At this time, Paros is thought to have been one of the wealthiest islands in the Aegean. It is thought that the constitution of Paros was modeled on Athenian democracy. In 410 BC, however, Athenian general Theramenes discovered that Paros had become an oligarchy. He deposed the oligarchy and ensured democracy was restored. From 378-355 BC, Paros was part of the Second Athenian League, a maritime confederation of Aegean city-states headed by Athens. In around 357 BC, Paros cut its ties to Athens along with the island of Chios. From 305-30 BC, the Cyclades, including Paros, were ruled by the Hellenistic dynasty of the Ptolemies. After this, Paros became part of the Roman Empire. Paros subsequently became part of the Greek-speaking Byzantine Empire. During the Fourth Crusade in 1204, the Byzantine Empire fell. Please don’t forget to hit the like button🙏 I really apreciate it! Many Byzantine territories including Paros were lost to the Crusaders. The island has a small airport located about 10 kilometers from Parikia. It offers flights primarily from Athens, with a flight duration of around 35 minutes, During the high season, there may be additional flights from other major Greek cities. Parikia is characterized by whitewashed buildings, narrow winding streets, and blue-domed churches, typical of the Cyclades. Paros became part of the Duchy of the Archipelago, a fiefdom comprising several Aegean islands. The fiefdom was ruled by a Venetian duke and answered to the Republic of Venice. In 1537, the Ottoman Turks seized control of the island. Paros remained under the rule of the Ottoman Empire until the Greek War of Independence from 1821-1829. Paros became part of the new Kingdom of Greece under the Treaty of Constantinople in 1832. Now part of the Kingdom of Greece, Paros came under the rule of Greeks for the first time in over six centuries. Parikia blends historical charm with modern amenities, making it a popular destination for tourists seeking both cultural enrichment and relaxation. Exploring the narrow streets of the city, we can admire the wonderful architecture, specific to the Cyclades. The houses often have a cubic or rectangular shape with flat roofs, This simple geometry is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. The area around Parikia has been inhabited since the Neolithic period. In ancient times, Parikia (then known as Paros) was a significant cultural and economic center. The island was known for its fine marble, which was used in many famous sculptures, including the Venus de Milo. Parikia is a popular tourist destination particularly as the port provides ferry services to many of the surrounding islands. Be sure to watch my Parikia Evening Walk next. Thank you for watching this tour. Please leave a LIKE on this video to support the channel. See you soon.! ❤️ THANKS FOR WATCHING ❤️
📌 Location : Parikia – Paros Island, Greece
Date recorded: June 2025
Weather 🌤️ 32°C / 90°F
This walking tour takes place in Parikia, the capital city of Paros Island, Greece.The island of Paros is part of the group of Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea.The Cyclades are made up of no less than 220 islands, of which only 24 are inhabited. Among the most famous are: Santorini, Mykonos, Naxos, Delos, Paros, Syros and Ios.We will start the tour in the port of Parikia, the main port of the island, and then we will explore the wonderful streets of the old town, the Frankish Castle, the Church of the 100 Doors and the waterfront.
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