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KYTHERA (CHORA)
kythera, chora, kapsaliOr else Chora as in most greek islands, is the capital of the island. In the southern part, Chora and Kapsali compose the most graphic and impressive views. We can get there, by passing the dell with the villages Strapodi and Manitochori. Suddenly, we meet the first houses and at the background the Venetian castle, built in 1503. Narrow roads with white little houses, and near the castle old mansions, Venetian buildings and many other which were built during the English domination. In the quiet central square of Chora there are the town hall, banks and other services. In the main narrow roads there are a lot of shops, selling souvenirs . Strolling in the streets of Chora and the Castle is recommended. Many churches everywhere, beautiful gardens and the architecture of buildings magnetise interest. The Chora, kythera, kythira, kithiraHistorical Archive of Kythera is located in the castle of Country . It keeps texts and documents since the 16th century, so it's proposed for visit. Also, a visit in the Archaeological Museum in the entrance of Chora, will take us to the birth age of Aphrodite. Coffee in the square of Chora , is suggested early morning, before you stroll the roaming. When it gets noon , we turn to Kapsali for bath and food.
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