Tilos

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Megalo Chorio

Megalo Chorio (meaning "large village") is the capital of Tilos. It is built on the steep slopes of Agios Stefanos hill, in the northern part of the island, 7 km away from Livadia, the island’s main port. On the top of the hill, there is a medieval fortress, built by the Knights of St. John on top of the ancient acropolis. Inside there are the remains of a church, effectively the only structure still standing. There, used to stand a famous temple dedicated to the Pythian Apollo and Athena. 

Until the beginning of the 18th century the entire village resided within the castle walls. It is the place where the locals took refuge when the pirates and the Turks were looting the island. It is a picturesque village with remarkable architecture that has remained intact over the years. It is worth visiting the church of Taxiarchis with the pebbled courtyard which is a real work of art. Wander the whitewashed alleys with the flower-decorated courtyards and enjoy the view over the valley of Eristos which spreads out below the village, from the main square.

Among the main attractions is the town hall, the primary school, the library, the doctor's office and the grocery store, all typical examples of traditional architecture. Near the town hall is located the unique elephant museum.