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Population: Unkown
Latitude: 25.448608
Longitude: 36.383236

Source: WikiPedia

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Description:
Pyrgos Kallistis or simply Pyrgos (Greek: Πύργος Καλλίστης, literally 'Tower') is a picturesque village on the Aegean island of Santorini, Greece, in the Cyclades prefecture with a population of approx. 732 according to the 2001 census. Pyrgos is part of the Municipality of Thira and is situated approximately 7km away from the island's capital Fira. It is built amphitheatrically on a hill that offers magnificent views of Santorini in almost all directions. On top of this hill remain the ruins of a Venetian castle (Kasteli) that was once the island's administrative center. Pyrgos is a typical example of medieval architecture with narrow, labyrinthine streets, fortified walls and hidden passages. Nowadays, is one of the least spoiled by tourism villages on Santorini.

A tavern in Pyrgos

A street in the old town

A Street in old Pyrgos

A passage

View from the ruins of Kasteli

Coordinates: 36°22′58.84″N 25°26′58.23″E / 36.3830111°N 25.4495083°E / 36.3830111; 25.4495083

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