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Catacombs of Milos
36° 44.2′ N · 24° 25.4′ E
Early Christian catacombs cut into the hillside below Trypiti, among the largest in Greece. Galleries and arched tomb niches run back into the soft volcanic rock beside the ruins of ancient Melos.
Practical
Wikipedia dates them to the 1st–5th century AD; galleries are 1–5 m wide and 1.6–2.5 m high, about 200 m east of the ancient theatre. Greeka: discovered in 1844, three interconnected catacombs with about 300 graves and 126 vaults; only part is open, and visits are guided in small groups (a 2015 reviewer). The municipality says they lie about 150 m above sea level. Tel +30 22870 21625. Hours and ticket prices were not published in the sources; verify locally. A steep lane leads down from Trypiti, or walk up from Klima.
Best for
An unusual cool-air underground visit near the ancient theatre
Nearby
- Ancient Theatre & Venus de Milo Find Site (Milos)0.1 NM away
- Ergina (Trypiti)0.1 NM away
- Ta Glaronisia (Trypiti)0.1 NM away
- Astakas Taverna (Klima)0.2 NM away
- Barriello (Trypiti)0.2 NM away
- Klima Fishing Village (Milos)0.2 NM away
- Klima Anchorage (Milos Bay)0.3 NM away
- Archaeological Museum of Milos (Plaka)0.4 NM away