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Syros Town Hermiopolis

Ermoupoli is Syros main port and capital, population 12,000, is named after the ancient Greek mercantile god Hermes. Ermoupoli is the largest city in the Cyclades, the capital of the Cyclades, and was once the premier port in all of Greece.

The hilltop quarter of Syros is predominantly Catholic and was built by the Venetians. Its called Ano Syros or upper-Syros and is on the left, the north of the two peaks overlooking Ermoupoli.

The right peak is called Deeli or Vrondado. In Vrondado, the elegant buildings have been restored to their original colors. The right peak is settled primarily with Greek Orthodox islanders, come to govern the fledgling state. There are old street lamps and palm trees adding to the charms in this quarter.