Mykonos Travel Guide - Attractions

 
 
 
The Folklore Museum: is located in an 18th century sea captain’s house and has a unique mix of local furnishings and crafts including commemorative plates of Greek kings and queens, old photographs, a four-poster bed and other Mykonian furniture.
Archaeological Museum of Mykonos: houses some interesting artefacts. The collection includes some statues and vases dating from 2,500 to 4,000 BC, pottery remains from Delos and jewellery and gravestones from Rhenia Island. The main attraction of the museum is the large marble sculpture of Hercules. The building itself is neoclassical in style and was built in 1902, just after some archaeological finds were unearthed nearby.
The Panaghia Tourliani Monastery: is in Ano Mera, five miles from Mykonos Town. It was originally founded in the 16th century and then later restored in the 18th century. The magnificent architecture includes a marble bell tower with and detailed folk carvings. There is a display inside the monastery that includes the original bells and Renaissance and Byzantine icons.
Kato Myli Windmills: is another good place to head to for stunning sunsets and beautiful views. The impressive windmills face out to sea and of the ten that are remaining, seven are still maintained.