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ART & CULTURE INSTITUTIONS

EXHIBITION & WORKSHOP SPACES

Apothiki Art Center	Kastro, Parikia

A renovated Cycladic building in two levels in the heart of the old town, opposite the Frankish Castle. Hosts art exhibitions, concerts, conferences and other art & culture events. Artists-in-residence program available.

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Aegean Center for the Fine Arts	Market Street - Phone: +30/22840/23287 - Fax: 23287

This well-known art school offers its spaces for art exhibitions in their main Neoclassical building in Parikia's main market street.

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Dance School Efi Loudarou	Parikia (opposite Cinema 'Paros') - Phone: +30/22840/22816

The dance school space has wooden floor, surrounding mirrors and bars. It is located close to Parikia center and is available for rent for group lessons summer & winter.

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Tao's Center	On the road from Naoussa to Ambelas - Phone: +30/22840/28882

Located on a hill in the countryside of Naoussa village, with views to east & west - it has 2 halls for group workshop rentals: big hall (200m²) with soft Tatimi floor & pillows, small hall (40m²) with wooden floor. Ssurrounded by a garden for outdoor activities. Nearby accommodation can also be taken care of. Hosts small arts & crafts exhibitions in the lounge, café and restaurant area.

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CHURCHES & MONASTERIES

Church of "a Hundred Doors" - Ekatontapyliani	Parikia - Phone: +30/22840/21243 & 24807 - Fax: 24401

One of the oldest and best preserved Christian monuments in the world, built in the Byzantine times, bears many legends and boasts on its rare icons. Pieces from former ancient temple are seen inside the church and the courtyard where the church's Byzantine Museum is also located. Click HERE for the Ekatontapyliani Greek Website.

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Diocese of Paros & Naxos (Greek version)	Naxos - Phone: +30/22850/22233 - Fax. 24600

Website includes history of the islands' diocese & archbishops, events, church radio station and a detailed directory of Paros & Naxos' churches and monasteries. Contact for information on Greek Orthodox baptisms & weddings.

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MUSEUMS

Cycladic Folklore Museum of Benetos Skiadas	Aliki - Mobile +30/6944/817899

Hand-made miniatures of important Cycladic buildings and everyday life places of the old times. Mr.Benetos Skiadas also exhibits models of important historic ships from the ancient times to recent history. Open May - September.

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Byzantine Museum (Greek version)	Parikia, in the Ekatontapyliani premises - Phone: +30/22840/21243 & 24807

Exhibits Byzantine icons, carved church screens on wood, sacerdotal vestments and other Byzantine religious items. Open all year.

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Museum of Folklore Culture	Lefkes, in the lobby of Lefkes Village Hotel - Phone & Fax: +30/22840/41827 & 42398

Aiming in providing an overview of what life used to be like in the Aegean Islands, this private collection includes objects such as: tools, building elements, rocks, pottery, furniture, instructive drawings, photographic reports and a library. Open April to October.

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LIBRARY

Paros Municipal Library	Parikia - Phone: +30/22840/28233

Set in a renovated Venetian building, the municipal library is well organized and has a friendly atmosphere. You can find books, periodicals mainly in Greek but also in other languages, a special juvenile collection and public internet access and a special audiovisual collection on Paros and surrounding islands (group screenings room available upon arrangement.) The library boasts of the largest text collection on Paros & the Cyclades.

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ART & CULTURE ASSOCIATIONS

IPAC - International Paros Art Cycle

IPAC aims in bringing together Paros-related artists and art enthusiasts, to celebrate and enjoy art via meetings and various events which in turn contribute to the cultural life of the island. Contact IPAC to join in.

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The Dance Group of Naoussa	Naoussa - Phone & Fax: +30/22840/52971

The Folk Dance Group of Naoussa aims to preserve and transmit the local musical tradition. Offers year-long and short-term Greek dancing lessons for children and adults of all nationalities.

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Music, dance and theatrical group 'Naoussa Paros'	Naoussa - Phone: +30/22840/52284, 51724 - Fax: 52114

Presenting more than a hundred and fifty dancers in nine groups, it offers a broad range of lessons mainly on folk Greek dance for all ages and throughout the year. Special group courses also on request.

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