Above: A brief history of the island of Naxos found in the Naxos Folklore Museum.
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1 to 3 show entering the Kastro by the northwest Glezos Tower.
4 and 5 are marble sculptures from the 10th and 11th centuries in the Glezos Museum, originally from the Protothroni Church in Halki.
6 is an icon of Saint Anastasie of Illyrie from the 14th century.
7 is the Glezos Tower on the northeast side of the Kastro.
9 shows a local musician performing at the Glezos Tower entrance.
10 is an exhibit in the Naxos Folklore Museum showing the tools used to make honey in the old days. There are an estimated 4000 hives on the island of Naxos.
11 and 12 are on the coastal walk to Saint George Beach. They are replaces of the Sphinx of Naxos, a colossal 2.22 meter tall marble statue given to The Temple of Apollo in Delphi by Naxos around 560 BC.
13 shows the walk back from Saint George Beach to the hotel.
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