Monument · Greece · South Aegean
Portara of Naxos
A giant marble doorway on an islet, all that remains of an unfinished temple.
Free to enter about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Portara of Naxos matters
The Portara is a huge marble gateway on a small islet at the harbour entrance. It was part of a temple that was never finished. Walk over the causeway for a view of the town, and go at sunset when the sky frames the opening.
Talking points
- It is all that remains of a temple.
- Sunset framing the doorway is popular.
- It is a short walk from the harbour.
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Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.