CHORA
Chora is a gem inside a bigger one. The
capital of the island belongs in the list
of World Heritage Sites of UNESCO
since 1999. The beautiful vivid town with
about the 540 inhabitants, is the second
bigger settlement of the island and is
built and protected under the walls of
the fortified byzantine Monastery of
Aghios Ioannis Theologos. What is
more impressive is the fact, that has kept
the typical architectural features of a
medieval settlement with labyrinth al-
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leys, majestic mansions with tall fences
and flat roofs “touching” each other. A
settlement with an astonishing white
colour, washed by the sun and the ele-
ments of nature. Apart from wandering,
in the alleys you can find all sorts of styl-
ish tourist shops, traditional scenic tav-
erns and restaurants, ambient bars and
places to stay. The capital is a landmark
for the cultural wealth of Patmos -with
the Holy Monastery at the center- and a
whole monument on its own.