www.Travel-To-Chios.com - CHIOS ISLAND GUIDE HOME | E-CARDS | MAILING LIST | CHIOS PHOTOS   ----------------------------------------------------------------- SEARCH CHIOS HOTELS APARTMENTS CAR RENTAL TRAVEL AGENCY RESTAURANTS LOCAL PRODUCTS INFORMATION VILLAGES BEACHES WORTH SEEING 360 PANORAMAS PHOTO GALLERY MASTIC GUM HISTORY MONASTERIES TRADITION LOCAL PRODUCTS ACTIVITIES E-CARDS MAILING LIST NEWS SEARCH ABOUT US LINKS CHIOS WORTH SEEING IOUSTINIANI PALACE IOUSTINIANI PALACE This historical building dated between the 14th and 15th century A.D., is situated between the central gate of the Castle of Chios and the main square of the town. It was, perhaps, the headquarters of the Genoese Podesta. Disfigured by Turkish alterations and additions, it was restored during the years 1980- 1986 by the Archeological Service. The building maintains a fortress - like appearance and has two floors, each containing one room. On the northern side of the Palace, there is an external stairway which leads to the walls and the southeast tower of the Castle. In the actual exhibition, Byzantine murals, post - Byzantine icons, Byzantine and Genoese sculptures and small-scale works of art are on display. If you are familiar with this place , please share your opinion of it with other travelers. Write a review!

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