The Bellonia Tower (Pyrgos Bellonia), Naxos

The Bellonia Tower (Pyrgos Bellonia), Naxos

The Bellonia Tower, known locally as Pyrgos Bellonia, stands in an olive grove near Galanado on the road toward Sangri. This 16th-century Venetian fortified tower-house is one of the most photographed monuments on central Naxos. The tall stone block, the loopholes on its upper walls, and the small double church beside it make it a … Read more