Episkopi

Overview of Episkopi

One of the top sights in the Greek islands and the most important attraction on Sikinos, Episkopi is a monastery complex that reflects a great part of the island’s history. It is an idiosyncratic, enigmatic monument. Originally considered as the temple of Apollo Pythios and later as a 3th c AD roman mausoleum, it became a domed Christian temple (Church of Kimisis Theotokou) in the 17^th c. It is surrounded by byzantine chapels, cells and ancient ruins, amidst a luring rugged and dry landscape.