Kastro (Gyzi Castle)
Κάστρο Μυκόνου
The Venetian-era castle quarter at the western end of the old town. Its white house walls incorporate the old city walls, and it connects to Panagia Paraportiani.
The Kastro district is the oldest part of Mykonos Town. In the 13th century, the Venetian rulers of the Ghisi family built a castle here. Today most of the walls are integrated into residential houses, so the exterior walls themselves form part of the defenses. The district has narrow alleys, white walls, and blue doors, and it preserves Panagia Paraportiani and the Folklore Museum. Little Venice lies to the south. It is an excellent place to watch the bay and sunset, and one of the favorite corners of photographers. It is recommended to combine it with Little Venice and the Kato Myli windmills for an evening walking route of about 1 hour.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Church of Panagia Paraportiani
- Folklore Museum of Mykonos
- Little Venice
- Kato Mili Windmills
- Matoyianni Street
- Mykonos Town (Chora)
- Aegean Maritime Museum
- Old Port of Mykonos