Petros the Pelican is the beloved official mascot of Mykonos, a great white pelican first adopted by islanders who became such a fixture of the town that two islands once fought a court case over his custody. This guide covers the story, his rise to fame, the custody case, his legacy and where to see … Read more
The Archaeological Museum of Mykonos, on the Old Port waterfront, holds finds from Mykonos and the neighbouring island of Rhenia, its star exhibit the famous 7th-century BC amphora depicting the Trojan Horse, alongside statues, vases, jewellery and grave stelae. This guide covers the exhibits, the history, the hours and how to visit. The museum is … Read more
The Mykonos Folklore Museum preserves the island’s traditional way of life across several historic sites, the main collection in a 16th-century captain’s residence in the Kastro quarter, the charming Lena’s House, and the Bonis windmill agricultural museum. This guide covers the exhibits, the houses, the windmill, hours and how to visit. The museum offers a … Read more
Panagia Paraportiani is the most famous church on Mykonos, a striking white sculptural landmark in the Kastro quarter of Mykonos Town, formed from five separate chapels merged into one, begun in 1425 and finished in the 17th century. This guide covers the history, the unusual architecture, the name, how to visit and photography tips. The … Read more
The Aegean Maritime Museum in Mykonos Town preserves the seafaring heritage of the Aegean, with ship models from antiquity to today, nautical instruments, rare maps and coins, and the original lantern of the Armenistis lighthouse in a garden, all in a old Mykonian townhouse from the nineteenth century. This guide covers the exhibits, history, hours … Read more
Panagia Tourliani is the most important monastery on Mykonos, standing on the central square of Ano Mera village, founded in 1542 and dedicated to the island’s patron saint. It is known for its ornate carved Baroque altar screen, a revered icon of the Virgin Mary and a small religious museum. This guide covers the history, … Read more