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22830. Vehicle registration. EM. Website. www .tinos .gr. Tinos ( Greek: Τήνος [ˈtinos]) is a Greek island situated in the Aegean Sea. It is part of the Cyclades archipelago. The closest islands are Andros, Delos, and Mykonos. It has a land area of 194.464 square kilometres (75.083 sq mi) [2] and a 2021 census population of 8,934 inhabitants.
The marble craft of Pyrgos. From the workmanship displayed in the fountains and churches and the intricate patterns on front many of the houses, you’ll understand why Pyrgos is Tinos’ most famous marble village. To get the full picture, head to the Museum of Marble Crafts (just outside the village) and the Panormos Artists Museum (with ...
TUE. 16°. WED. 18°. Once famous for its religious significance, Tinos has developed a faithful following for its other miracles – food, hiking, surfing and wild beauty – making it one of the up-and-coming stars of the Cyclades islands. The wonder of Tinos isn’t only the miraculous icon of the Virgin, which gave this island its fame.
Jan 18, 2018 · The Modern Age began on Tinos on 31 March 1821 in the village of Pirgos, when, for the first time in the Cyclades, insurrection against Ottoman rule was proclaimed. It has been estimated that 5.000 islanders left Tinos and took part in the Greek War of Independence. Tinos also played an influential role in the coordination of the resistance.
