kouros statue

andreat546

Located just off the road, walk up the stairs to the site. The site is relatively well signposted, but has no information regarding the actual kouros. You can get directly beside or climb above for a different view.

JohnGalt2

The kouros is much larger than the one at Melanes. After parking along the road, it was a steep but thankfully brief walk up the hill. Go a little further uphill for a good overlook down onto the gigantic rough sculpture. Bring a hammer and chisel if you wish to finish it.

JohnGalt2

We rented a car for a day’s drive around Naxos. This was our first stop after leaving Naxos Town. We followed the signs and map the best we could and at one point thought we had passed the turn. After finding it we parked near the sign and walked through the little farm to the kouros. The sign indicates the leg broke while it was being moved downhill from the quarry. Later at our hotel a local said the Germans broke it during WWII. We think the former. We read there might be a stand nearby for refreshments at a nearby farm but we didn't walk this way to see it.

KathyK908

We visited the Kouros statute as part of our one-day tour of Naxos Island. We climbed about 75 steps to reach the statute which was left abandoned in a quarry by ancient craftsmen. On the way up the steps, on the right side, there are some very interesting black and white stone formations. The stones have the appearance of a herd of cattle grouped together and petrified for eternity as they stand guard at the entrance to the quarry.

51louisd

Very interesting to see this half finished statute. The size is really impressive and hard to imagine how they could have planned to move it almost 2000 years ago. Easily accessible from the road and spectacular view of the bay and small village of Appollon below.

Luv2TravelFarNWide

This 10-meter unfinished statue is impressive. The hike is a short one, although uphill. There are stairs, but it is not handicapped accessible.No signs of explanation, but still interesting. A nice way to stretch our legs. And the view to the beach resort town of Apollon is quite pretty.

163vickyh

But other than a large concrete statue with a broken leg and left there as unable to transport back in the day to the rich families who had placed the statue order, don't expect fireworks.

jimbobler

This was our last stop on our day long tour in our little car. There was only one other car parked, and we were the only ones visiting the statue at the time. Nice , pleasent walk through green surroundings until you come upon the statue. Something we werent expecting, and quite an experience. Good to sit here and imagine were this all started, and how it was moved and left at this place. Good views of the surrounding countryside as well. Really a worthwhile stop.

443vickic

How did the Ancient Greeks carve these statues out? This Kouros is huge, its photos do no justice to its imposing size! Also, the views from the top of the Kouros site is breathtaking!

Emmytravel

, impressive statue, just a short walk from the road. Parking is a bit of a hassle, there is a small park if you walk a bit further.

artandhistorylover

The experience of coming across the Kouros Statue was other-worldly. It lies in a glade surrounded by little trees and bushes and it is easy to imagine how it was brought down from the quarry and left in its present site, slightly damaged. It should never be moved from there. The elderly custodians welcome visitors with kindness and samples of delicious fruit from their garden.

KarinT368

Dionysos is a big chunk of an unfinished marble statue. I found a strange atmosphere at this place. The walk there and the view is pleasant, though.

Wolfra

This Kouros lays on the ground of a small hill near the Apollon bay. You also have a great view and you can also visit this small village with a nice port. There are more Kouros on the Island.

Eric_Lemon

I really enjoyed seeing this abandoned sculpture, it is very close to the feeling you get when you visit the abandoned obelisk in Egypt, except that you are not surrounded by massive crowds and can pretty much enjoy this all by yourself.The sculpture is over 10 meters/30 feet large, and it is in the place where it was originally being carved out and has not been moved. You literally sense the presence of the workmen who were working on it thousands of years ago.Recommended, but give the other two abandoned sculputres on the island a miss, they are in the middle of fields and are decidedly bis.

F8709PDjohnh

There are two kouros statues on the island - one near the town of Flerio in a small private orchard the second near Apollonas a 10m high figure of Dionysus - both worth a visit if you have the time