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Volax Folklore Museum

This museum is housed in a traditional building owned by the church. It exhibits agricultural tools, white linenware and lace from the 19th century, made by the women of the village, along with a host of other interesting items. Basketry (Wickerwork). Products of their work are exhibited in the village.
VT' er "INSULARIUS" Sent me more info at Thu Mar 8, 2007 17:37 EET
" The Volax Folklore Museum is housed on the old "papadiko" house.Papadiko stands for the "priest's or vicar's house".Volax, being a Catholic village, it was a custom for the Catholic priests to stay in a place, adjacent to the village church."
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Pirgos Cemetery.

The cemetery of Pirgos is well known, attracting many visitors every day, both Greek and foreign, who come to see the tombs of exquisitly carved marble. It dates from the middle of the 18th century.

Central Square of Pirgos

The central square of Pirgos, with its age-old plane tree, its imposing marble public fountain, its traditional "kafeneion" (village cafe) is one of the finest examples of traditional village squares in Greece.

Pirgos village.

This largest village of Tinos, houses the of council of Panormos in its centre. It is one of the most beautiful traditional villages of Greece with Chalepas Museum and Museum of Arts. They are situated in adjacent buildings on the square of the village of Pirgos. Some important items are exhibited; mostly drawings and statues in the first one, and bas-reliefs in the second one. Also school of Fine Arts opened in 1955 and has produced a generation of eminent artists.

Kolympithra bay.

Kolymbithra is a settlement nearby village Komi.
A bay with two beaches under Ministry of Environment Inspection
Longitude: 25o 8' 40"
Latitude: 37o 37' 40"

Volax village.

This is the most traditional village of Tinos. It is located at a height of 280 m, 3 km from the northern region of Exobourgo. As it is built on different levels, it has a character all of its own. The village owes its name to a few white houses hewn into the surrounding rocks. There is also a small beautiful theatre carved out of the hill with a capacity of 400 persons, where, during the summer, cultural activities are organised.

The beaches of Municipality of Exomvourgo.

superb view from Exomvourgo To th south swest of Tinos.
Isternia Bay, Giannaki Bay.
Kalyvia Beach and Vathy Beach.

Castle of Exomvourgo.

At the highest mountain of Tinos (640m) is the location the Venetians chose for their castle in 1207. They surrounded this stronghold by two enormous buttress-walls. It is the most strategic spot on the island. In 1901, a huge marble cross was erected on its summit. The cross was destroyed in 1915, and restored in 1931.
Information desk of Municipality of Exomvourgo
Tel: +30 22830 51803

Walk around Hora.