The
village of Sangri lies
at the beginning of a fertile plain which extends south to the
beach of Agiassos. From the village a small road and a foot path
lead to the temple of Demeter of the 6th century BC, which has
been partially reconstructed.
The original temple was made entirely out of marble, including
the roof beams and tiles. There is a small museum close to the
temple.
There are also some small early Byzantine churches in the Sangri
area.
The remains of a Byzantine fortress, the Kastro t' Apaleirou can
be seen on top of one of the nearby mountains. It was the capital
of Naxos during the Byzantine period.
The 13th century
church of Kaloritissa is in a cave halfway up the hill of Prophitis
Elias.
The footpath to the cave church starts near Baseos Castle.
Baseos
Castle, a short distance on the main road
to Agiassos, is the former monastery of Timios Stavros, dating
from the 17th century.
The monastery has been beautifully restored by its present owners.
It is now used as a museum, and in the summer months hosts a program
of exhibitions, music and cultural events.
Inside the castle is a small church, with a carved wooden screen
with icons.
