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Lina Mendoni in Amorgos: Cultural renaissance with restoration projects in Churches and a new Museumtranslated

July 21, 2026 · 1 min read

The Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni inaugurated the "Tholo" and "Kato Lakko" restored by the Municipality of Amorgos in the Castle of Chora, as part of the reconstruction of the traditional Byzantine settlement. Almost in the center of the island, the Castle, the high natural rock with the all-white church of Ai George, which dominates the town, is the symbol of Chora.

Its residential core, on the north and east side of the Castle, dates back to the early Byzantine period, when the Arab raids forced the inhabitants of almost all the Aegean islands to move their coastal settlements inland. The natural rock seems to have been fortified during the years of the Venetian occupation (1206-1537). Among the few architectural remains of the Venetian period are the "Kato Lakkos" and the vaulted arched water tank of the 15th century, in Voreina. The cistern was given to the public, as a visitable monument, after it was restored by the Municipality of Amorgos, in the context of the excellent cooperation it has with the Ministry of Culture.

The Minister of Culture, with Fr. Thomas Synodinos and the Mayor of Amorgos in Kato Lakkos

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Ilie Stoica

Nice what they did with that 15th century tank, especially since it's right next to the Kastro. I was once in Amorgos and the little white church of St. Gheorghe from the top stuck in my head. It's good that the ministry and the mayor's office work together, that's how things are really preserved.

Кирил Митев

Well done with this 15th century Cato Lakos, especially as it is right next to the Castle. Like Ilie, I also remember the white church of St. George from above - one does not forget it easily. It's good that the ministry and the municipality work together, that's how these things are kept.

Daniela Rusu

Yes, that 15th century cistern looks very well restored, I've seen the pictures and it looks like it's come back to life. I also remember the little white church of St. George on the rock, as if it watches over the whole village. Do you think it's worth going to Amorgos again this summer, now that they've opened the new museum?