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Tradition says, that at the area where dance fairies at nights

Great view to all points of Samos island and surrounding islands, from 1.153 meters high.

The ‘monastery of “Profiti Elia” (Greek Προφήτη Ηλία = Prophet Elias) founded in 1625 by the monks Neofilos and Gregorios, who were monks in “New Monastery” of Chios.

has no historical or architectural interest but it is a reference point for all walkers and several times was a refuge for some of them who found in difficult situations …

It is not known when the Prophet Elias chapel was first established, but we think it was more likely to be built at the middle of the 17th century

Pythagoreio is built on the ruins of the ancient city of Samos, capital of the island and one of the most famous Greek cities of antiquity. It is built on the lower part of the old city which was built amphitheatrically, around the harbor.

Samos, although the youngest town on the island, charms at first glance the visitor with its special character created by neoclassical buildings, the morphology of the area and of course the waterfront, the diamond of the city.

according to tradition Pythagoras took refuge in this cave, for meditation, or used it as a seminary or to hide

The museum is housed in an old tannery stone building and reflects the history of tanning industry in Karlovasi town, which culminated from the middle of 19th century till middle of 20th.

Only one column is still standing today, preserved up to half of its original height, while the foundations are preserved up to the base of the walls and the stylobate. Began construction of the temple in 540 BC by “Rhoikos” sons,…