Traditional Windmill House - Cyclades Islands, Santorini, Pyrgos

Nestled in the picturesque medieval village of Pyrgos, the three-story imposing Anemoscope Windmill gazes in admiration at the Aegean Sea, the villages, and Santorini’s famous Caldera. The Windmill has 120 sq. meters interior areas on a plot of 180 sq.m. , is decorated with a composition of traditional and modern vintage style.

The history

Anemoscope has a remarkable story; hence it was one of the five unique windmills of Pyrgos. The official name of the windmill was “Pera Mylos”, it was built early 1700 and operated for more than two centuries, located at an ideal location on the island which helped to produce goods under all weather conditions. The windmill stopped operating after the strong earthquake of 1956.

Location

Pyrgos is located in the south part of Santorini, a hilly village with panoramic views of the whole island. This hillside village was declared a protected settlement in 1995.
Pyrgos is one of the five typical fortified settlements of Santorini. On the hilltop, you can find ruins of the famous central Kasteli. Pyrgos was the capital of Santorini from the middle 18th century, and the center of education, with the secret school church “Agi Apostoli” and the monastery of Prophet Elias.
The picturesque village is preserving its traditional and local architecture with its neoclassical mansions and small white houses, narrow paths leading up the castle, galleries, vineyards, churches and you name it!
Near Pyrgos, one can find the famous Monastery of Prophet Elias, located at the highest point on the island. The monastery operates since 1711 AD and carries a long history as well as encloses an important museum with ecclesiastical items, Icons, and Relics Collection.

DISTANCES

• From Fira 7 Km
• From the airport 8 Km
• From the port 3 Km
• From Perivolos Beach 5 Km
• From Akrotiri 6 Km
• From Oia 19 Km

Price: 480,000 Euro (€)

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