The Church of Agios Georgios stands in the Perivolas neighborhood of Oia, easily recognized by its bright yellow exterior and classic blue dome. Built at the beginning of the nineteenth century, it served as one of the two main parish…
Oia Cliffside Postcard Views
Walk the famous marble-paved path of Oia from its windward cliffs to the Byzantine castle ruins, discovering iconic blue domes, traditional architecture, and a resilient post-earthquake history along the way.
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1. Church of Agios Georgios
2. The Virgin Mary of the Akathist Hymn Church
The Church of the Virgin Mary of the Akathist Hymn, locally known as Panagia Platsani, stands in the heart of Oia with a distinctive pyramid-shaped bell tower holding six bells. Its white, square exterior is topped by five domes, including…
3. 3 Domes Viewpoint
The three blue domes of Oia are defined by their cobalt-colored roofs set against the stark, whitewashed masonry of the village. These structures, specifically the churches of Agios Spyridonas and Anastaseos, stand side-by-side on the edge…
4. Ναυτικό Μουσείο Σαντορίνης
The Naval Maritime Museum occupies a two-story nineteenth-century mansion in the village of Oia. This building, once the private home of a seafaring family, is constructed from local stone and represents the architectural heritage of the…
5. Castle of Oia
The Castle of Oia, also known as the Kasteli of Agios Nikolaos, is defined by its exposed volcanic stone ruins perched directly on the cliffside of the caldera. First documented in fourteen eighty, this site was established by the Venetian…
6. Windmills of Oía
The windmills at the northern tip of Oia are cylindrical, whitewashed stone towers topped by conical wooden roofs. These structures once relied on the powerful meltemi wind to grind barley and wheat for the island’s population, operating…