The town of Chios is the capital of the island of Chios and the biggest town in it. It is located in the east coast of the island, facing the Eryrhrea peninsula on Asia Minor (Turkish town Cesme).
Because of its status of capital and its size, it is in Chios where most of the museums and other monuments are located, and where the volunteers can spend time visiting, shopping, and socializing in their free time. Our place is quite good communicated with the town by bus.
The most obvious historical building is the Castle of Chios, located on the right as entering the harbor. The entrance is through the southern gate, the Porta Maggiore, over the moat surrounding the fortress. Outside the castle, the Tzami, the Turkish Mosque, has also become an exhibition hall. In the front yard there are remains from ancient Temples of Chios, dating from the early – Christian to the middle – Byzantine times.
But in Chios there is not only museums and exhibition halls. From Vounaki square (the main square), to the south, starts the shopping center along Aplotaria street. At about 250 m long. In the port are also situated many shops, cafes, and bars where volunteers can find the evening entertaint.
To read more about Chios town visit our website chios.com.
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