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May 19, 2024

　　Constructed in the 16th century by the Venetians for the milling of wheat, seven of Mykonos' iconic windmills are picturesquely situated on a small hill overlooking the harbour.

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Rarity Gallery
Mykonos
　　This excellent little gallery is well worth a peek for its temporary exhibitions that showcase contemporary paintings, sculpture and photography. ...
Aegean Maritime Museum
Mykonos
　　Amid the barnacle-encrusted amphorae, ye olde nautical maps and navigation instruments, there are numerous detailed models of famous sailing ships and paddle steamers. You can also learn the difference between an Athenian trireme, a Byzantine dromon and an ancient Egyptian seagoing ship. There's an enormous Fresnel lighthouse lantern in the...
Megali Ammos
Mykonos
　　The best beach within easy walking distance of the centre of town, Megali Ammos has a couple of upmarket resorts and an excellent taverna right on the golden sands. It's a 10-minute walk south from the windmills. ...
Archaeological Museum of Mykonos
Mykonos
　　A headless, almost limbless 2nd-century BC statue of Hercules in Parian marble is the highlight of this small, well-presented collection. Otherwise it's very heavy on pottery and funerary stelae (carved monuments), much of it sourced from Delos and the neighbouring island of Rineia, which served as its cemetery. Periodic exhibitions...
Little Venice
Mykonos
　　Leaning right over the water, this picturesque cluster of arcaded Venetian houses hides numerous bars, boutiques and clubs. ...
Mykonos Folklore Museum
Mykonos
　　Housed in an 18th-century sea captain’s house, this moderately interesting museum features a large collection of furnishings and other artefacts, including a cellar full of nautical objects. ...
Windmills
Mykonos
　　Constructed in the 16th century by the Venetians for the milling of wheat, seven of Mykonos' iconic windmills are picturesquely situated on a small hill overlooking the harbour. ...
Panagia Paraportiani
Mykonos
　　Built between the 15th and 17th centuries, Mykonos’ most famous church comprises four small chapels – plus another on an upper storey reached by an exterior staircase. It’s usually locked, but the fabulously photogenic whitewashed, rock-like exterior is the drawcard. ...
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