Holy Shrine of the Virgin Mary Ekatontapyliani

Absolutely beautiful. Give yourself some time if you can. We only had about 30 minutes while we were waiting for the ferry and I SO wish I’d had more time to just sit and be there for a little while. Gorgeously maintained, absolute gem.

The church has an excellent display of icons and frescoes. Admission to the museum also allows the into the second level of the church and the babistery which are well worth the 3€ charge.

The Church of 100 Doors (Panagia Ekatontapiliani) is an absolute must-see when visiting Paros. It’s a stunning and historic site with a calm and spiritual atmosphere that immediately makes you slow down and take it all in. The architecture is beautiful, and it’s fascinating to wander around and discover the different chapels and details within the complex. As someone who isn’t religious, I still found it truly fascinating to see how much significance the locals give to the church and its traditions. Watching the deep respect and devotion was in itself a unique experience. Even if you’re not particularly religious, the sense of history and tranquility makes it worth a visit. This said however, it is not something far of special from other churches.

The Holy Shrine of the Virgin Mary was beautiful!! AKA- Church of 100 doors. Always be respectful when visiting, they have a limited number of wraps for women for cover ups and they ask for quiet. Really worth it as it is so close to the port. Like all of the churches, there are candles for you to light with a donation to help support the Shrine. We were there mid May and it was not crazy busy. Very beautiful, no charge to enter as well.

A wonderful church with an ancient history. Well worth the time to visit along with the museum.

Only 3 Euro gives you access to the museum and additional areas of the cathedral. Don't forget to look up as you wander or you will miss many frescoes.

Walking distance form the port One of the oldest churches Beautiful place, croissing a cloister before accessing it Even if you have few minutes before catching a ferry… it a not missed place

Beautiful church to visit. They have shawls by the church entrance to cover bare shoulders, out of respect. The marble carvings and artistry all around are wonderful. I'd recommend learning a bit about it's history with a quick search beforehand to make the visit even more meaningful.