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	Syros - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Syros (Greek: Σύρος), or Siros or Syra is a Greek island in the Cyclades, in the Aegean Sea, 78 nautical miles south-east of Athens.
		Ano Syros is the second town of the Island and was built by the Venetians at the beginning of the 13th century on the hill of San Georgio, north-west of Hermoupolis.
		The DIOCESE OF SYRA (SYRENSIS).("The Pope's Island") was a Latin diocese, suffragan of Naxos, comprising the Island of Syros in the Aegean Sea.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Syros (2331 words)

	Syros Rooms Studios Syros Villa in Greece
		Syros is situated in the middle of the group of islands called the Cyclades.
		Syros is mentioned in Homer's Odyssey as "Syrii" and is said to have had two cities Posidonia and Phoeniki.
		The name Syros is probably a derivation from one of the Phoenician words "ousyra" (prosperous) or "syr" (rock).
	www.miriagos.gr /roomssyros.htm (621 words)

	I-SYROS
		Syros joined the Athenian Alliance and paid taxes, at first of 1500 drachmas, then 1000 drachmas; later, in 450 B.C, the tax was raised up to 1 talent.
		Syros at first belongs to the episcopacy of Delos and then along with Delos and Serifos is mentioned by Leon the Wise (886-911) as episcopacy of Syros, Delos and Serifos.
		Ano Syros is built and at about 1494 is mentioned a fortress and 400 inhabitants, in 1638 Fragiskos Loupazolos mentions 3.000 inhabitants all followers of the western church, while at about 1687 only 136 of the 2.206 inhabitants are orthodox.
	www.i-syros.gr /english/index.php (725 words)

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		As soon as you shall face the island of Syros it is indisputable that the non-identical nobility that this island bears shall impress you at once.
		The island of Syros belongs to the Cyclades Islands cluster, while Ermoupolis, the islands' capital town, is also the capital town of the whole insular group.
		Ermoupolis, the capital and port of Syros, is built amphitheatrically on two hills and it is full of neoclassical buildings, mansions and white washed houses, while the dominating town hall and the church of Anastassi dominate in dignity.
	www.united-hellas.com /tourism/syros/index.php (203 words)

	Pherecydes of Syros - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Pherecydes of Syros (in Greek: Φερεκύδης) was a Greek thinker from the island of Siros, Magna Graecia of the 6th century BC.
		Both Cicero and Augustine thought that Pherecydes of Syros first taught the immortality of the soul.
		Pherecydes of Syros should not be confused with Pherecydes of Leros.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pherecydes_of_Syros (301 words)

	Echoes of Fickle Gods: Safe Haven on the Island of Syros
		During the Classical and Hellenistic eras, Syros boasted a sophisticated culture, with a stratified class structure, a parliament similar to the Athenian model, a mint and an infirmary.
		Syros has none of the artsy cachet of a Mykonos, no fabulous ruins to tempt the photographer, and no noisy nightlife to attract the crowds.
		Despite a decline from its eminence during the Cycladic period, Syros maintained an orderly social structure and was an active center of trade throughout the Classic and Hellenistic eras.
	www.worldandi.com /newhome/public/2003/September/cl1pub.asp (3306 words)

	University of the Aegean - Department of Product & Systems Design - Syros
		Syros is the largest island of the Cyclades in terms of population, with about 20,000 inhabitants.
		During the Persian wars, Syros was subjugated to the Persians and afterwards it became a member of the first Athenian alliance.
		At the same time, the reopening of the shipyards, as well as a number of other activities, indicate that Syros is on an upward trend, while at the same time show the need for economic diversification, and the pursuit of new alliances.
	www.syros.aegean.gr /en/ermoupoli_syros.htm (846 words)

	Syros hotels, apartments, rooms accommodation. Cyclades - Greece (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Syros was the favorite summer resort of affluent Greeks from the mainland and abroad, especially Egypt, where they built lovely country homes.
		Syros of today has all the necessary facilities of a modern resort for those seeking an active and cosmopolitan type of holiday, both by day and at night.
		The northern part of Syros is mountainous and the island stands out in general for the variety of the landscape in its hinterland, where hills alternate with low-lying farming areas.
	www.100hotels.gr /accommodation.htm (1136 words)

	Syros
		Syros is one of the smaller of the Cyclades islands.
		Syros only rose to prominence towards the end of the Ottoman period at a time when Hermoupolis was the principal port and commercial centre in the Eastern Mediterranean.
		The streets of Ano Syros are very picturesque and there are a couple of tavernas with a fine view across the town to the harbour and beyond which make a pleasant setting for an evening meal.
	www.greece.org /arts-culture/poseidon/work/islands2/cyclades/syros.html (1129 words)

	Syros Island Greece - Cyclades, hotels, studios, accommodation, travel and holidays guide for Syros Greek Island
		Syros Island Greece, was the largest cultural and trade centre of the Aegean in the 19
		Syros is famous for Loukoumia (gummy squares flavored with roses) and Halvadopitta (nougat-like).
		The Catholic (Ano Syros) quarter with the medieval Venetian town and the nice maze of narrow lanes and archways is dominated by the Cathedral of St George.
	www.thegreektravel.com /syros (771 words)

	A VIRTUAL TOUR OF SYROS ISLAND
		Close to Piraeus (the trip by ferry takes only 4 hours), Syros is connected by ferry with Rafina, Tinos, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Ios, Santorini, and other Cycladic islands.It is also connected with Athens by plane.
		After the Persian Wars, Syros was an ally of the Athenians.Then followed the rule of the Macedonians, the Romans and the Byzantine rule.
		oday, Syros is the administrative center of the Cyclades Prefecture.
	www.greekislands.com /syros/home.htm (258 words)

	FORTHnet Directory: Syros
		Our rooms are located in a quiet position only 300 m from the port, and in a pleasant and friendly atmosphere you will have a good accommodation in Hermoupolis.
		The A class rooms to let are situated in the center of Hermoupolis on Syros island, in a pedestrian zone.
		Vaporia is an excellent building, recently built in neoclassical style, located in the famous Vaporia area of Hermoupolis, which consists of elegant, luxurious and sunny studios for 2 persons.
	dir.forthnet.gr /1303-0-en.html (347 words)

	Syros island in Cyclades islands Greece. Booking hotels and studios, island info, pictures and travel tips.
		Ermoupoli, 'Queen of the Cyclades', is the capital and main harbour of Syros.
		In the centre of the town is the Town Hall, with the Historical Archives of the Municipality of Ano Syros, and the Museum devoted to the popular composer Markos Vamvakaris, revered as one of the masters of Greek music.
		Syros is well-supplied with tourist amenities and its natural beauties and interesting monuments make it an ideal holiday destination.
	www.vacation-cyclades.com /syros (876 words)

	Syros Travel Guide \| Hotels, Rooms, Studios, Photos, Map
		This Syros travel guide was created aiming at the concentration of all information that concerns our beautiful Greek island.
		The port of Syros is Hermoupolis, the capital of Cyclades.
		The trip to Syros by ferry is about 4 hours, but there are some ferries which doing the distance in less than 3 hours.
	www.syros.com.gr (331 words)

	Syros Hotels - Possidonion Hotel Bungalows & Rooms in Syros (Siros) Greece
		Possidonia is located on the southwest coast of Syros and is the most popular seaside resort on the island.
		Syros is the capital of the Cycladic Island Cluster and is one of the most developed Greek islands.
		Syros also possesses many breathtaking natural features such as hills, plains, cultivated land and fields that interchange with bays, sandy beaches and the blue waters of the Aegean Sea.
	www.syros-hotels.gr (401 words)

	Syros, Greece, Greek islands
		Syros has been inhabited since the stone age.
		On Syros the oldest acropolis in the Cyclades have been found.
		It is a good idea to stay on Mykonos the last night, so the boat doesn't cancel on you in case of bad weather.
	www.in2greece.com /english/places/summer/islands/syros.htm (667 words)

	Syros island - Syros maps and yacht charter guide to Siros sailing vacations
		until 1568 Syros belonged to the Duchy of Naxos, and since that time it has had a substantial Roman Catholic minority, which during the Turkish period was under protection of France.
		During the War of Greek Independence the island remained neutral, and those who had escaped the massacres of Chios and Psara were able to find refuge here.
		Close to the town of Ano Syros, which was founded in the 13th c.
	www.sailingissues.com /greekislands/syros.html (361 words)

	Greek Islands - Aegean Islands - Syros
		Syros (also called Syra) was named sovereign of Cyclades and nymph of the Aegean.
		Ano Syros was built after the conquest of the island by the Venecians in 1207.
		At Syros: At the island there is possibility of locomotion with local buses (tel:2286082575), while there are also rented cars, motorcycles and ships.
	www.islasdelegeo.com /english/islands/syros (629 words)

	Search Results - Holiday in Athens (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		At the first and the second floor the rooms are located, while at the third floor the roof-garden is located with a panoramic view of the port and Ermoupolis city.
		Ermoupolis, the capital of Syros -and all the Cycladic islands- has a special Historical as well as Artistic Beauty and Value.
		Syros is the heart of the Cyclades with Tinos and Andros to the north and Mykonos to the east.
	www.holiday-in-athens.com /greek-islands/hotels-search.php?locality=2 (259 words)

	Syros rentals - Villas International: Over 25000 Worldwide Vacation Rentals
		Along with its better-known neighbor Mykonos, Syros forms part of the Cyclades group, and offers a classic Greek island setting with spectacular views of the Aegean.
		Set on five attractively landscaped hilltop acres at the western end of Syros, Villa Cassalias features an enormous seawater pool and spectacular views of the sea.
		Superlative 7-bedroom/6-bath villa with large pool on the Greek island of Syros; within walking distance of a small cove and sandy beach.
	www.villasintl.com /Europe/Greece/Cyclades/Syros/Cassalias_villa (371 words)

	PROGRADE LAWSONITE PSEUDOMORPHS IN BLUESCHISTS FROM SYROS, GREECE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		PROGRADE LAWSONITE PSEUDOMORPHS IN BLUESCHISTS FROM SYROS, GREECE
		The island of Syros is made of a suite of glaucophane-bearing calcareous schists, mafic schists, and marbles.
		The abundance of lawsonite pseudomorphs on Syros and in other blueschist terranes suggests that the pseudomorphing process can occur as a part of normal blueschist evolution without any special circumstances such as potassium addition by an infiltrating fluid.
	gsa.confex.com /gsa/2001AM/finalprogram/abstract_25911.htm (425 words)

	Hotels-Syros, hotels-Syros in Greek islands, hotels, rooms, restaurants, taverns at Syros, Cyclades islands, Greece
		It is essential that during your visit, you visit the museum of Marcos Vamvakaris, the Catholic diocese,Center of Historical Studies and the magnificent Monastery of the Jesonates and Kaponates.
		Syros is full of places that are suitable for excursions and swimming.
		If you are not the type of person who likes to be in the center of everything, then supply yourself with a map and choose idyllic places that can offer you just about everything.
	www.greek-tourism.gr /syros (896 words)

	Vacation in Syros, Hotels in Syros, Holidays in Syros, Syros
		Syros, in the middle of Cyclades complex, is the administrative capital of the Cycladic prefecture.
		Ermoupoli, 'Queen of the Cyclades', is the capital and main harbor of Syros.
		In the center of the town is the Town Hall, with the Historic Archives of the Municipality of Ano Syros, and the Museum devoted to the popular composer Markos Vamvakaris, referred as one of the masters of Greek music.
	www.vacation.gr /gr/cyclades-islands-hotels/syros.html (469 words)

	www.oconnorgofa.com - Syros (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Syros does not have any organized beaches (umbrellas, lawn chairs, bars, etc.), but such beaches get overcrowded and I am not interested in a bar scene when I go swimming.
		Our typical schedule in Syros was to wake up around 9am, make a (Greek) coffee and drink it on our balcony as we perused the map and picked our beach of the day.
		As usual we did a bit of Internet research before heading to Syros and we also had a few recommendations from the one couple that liked Syros, so perhaps it is not luck that we didn't have one bad meal in Syros.
	www.oconnorgofa.com /travels/syros/syros.html (1058 words)

	September 2005 Excursion
		However we did give advice as to which flights and ferries would be suitable and, as the prospect of catching a ferry from Piraeus is not for the faint-hearted, indicated that, if we used these flights, we would have the benefit of John Schumacher buying our tickets and leading us to our boat.
		Alternatively go to geobloggers, find Syros, (it is easier with the satellite view) and the pictures will appear.
		I preceded this by proposing a toast to the geology of Syros and to John Schumacher.
	www.churchard.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /WEGA/Pages/Excursions/Sep05.html (3568 words)

	SYROS
		It seemed that the few that were around had made the same decision we had: to take the Paros Express.
		Syros is the capital of the Cyclades and arriving at night is like sailing into the lights of a major city.
		It's not as large as a major city but it used to be the main port for all of Greece and the harbor is home to a shipyard with drydocks and several large tankers that are being worked on.
	www.magicaljourneys.com /Syros (954 words)

	SYROS BRANCH (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The University of the Aegean's request that a School be founded on Syros island, thereby incorporating the island in the group of islands where the University is present was widely recognised and met.
		As part of its Development Strategy the University, considered that its wish to incorporate Syros was justified by the fact that the island is the capital of an significant part of the Aegean Archipelago, with thousands of years of civilisation and history.
		The Syros Branch's ambitious aim is to be able to provide access to all the modern sources of knowledge that its users may require.
	www.lib.aegean.gr /eng/INFO/par_6.htm (163 words)

	Syros, Greece Travel Guide-Hotels-Rooms-Campings \| Σύρος Ξενοδοχεία-Δωμάτια-Κάμπινγκ
		Syros is situated in the middle of the Cyclades and with its 84 sq.
		It is situated to the southwest of Tinos and to the west of Mykonos and Delos.
		The shipyard of Neorio is still operating in Syros and it is one of the few around Greece.
	www.calypso.gr /places.php?place=26 (183 words)

	Syros
		We are sailing to the island of Syros, to the place known as Queen of the Cyclades.
		According to mythology, the first inhabitant of Syros was Coeranus, who arrived on a dolphin after his ship sank near Paronaxia (dolphins seem to be very good about rescuing sailors).
		These different peoples thought Syros was a good place to settle and, during the passing centuries, they all became known as Greek.
	www.gogreece.com /classroom/syros.htm (2563 words)

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