The Temple of Apollo is the landmark of the island and one of the most recognizable and photographed ancient monuments of the Cyclades. The ruins of the Temple can be found on Palatia islet.
According to mythology, Theseas stopped at the islet to rest after he had killed the Minotaur in Crete. Ariadne, the daughter of King Minos of Crete, was with him when God Dionysus saw her for the first time and fell madly in love with her.
You can reach the monument on foot from Chora, the main town of Naxos.
Further information you will find here: Website of the Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades.
Palatia, Naxos
