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In the northen part of the island there are the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon 520 BC. Recent excavations from the Greek Archeological Services. gave also significant information about Poros ancient history. One of them is the rocky islet of Modi or Liontari (Lion) with a naval settlement which is dated around the last phase of Mycenaean period (12th BC) The other is also a settlement which goes back to the 3rd millenium BC and it was found in Cavos Vassilis at the northen part of the island.
The 18th century Moni Zoodochou Pigis is built around the island’s only spring. According to the local tradirion the name Zoodochou Pigis comes from the water-spring whichmeans life-giving spring and it’s known for its curative treatments. It is an outstanding monument of monastic architecture situated among a thickly pine forestwith a panoramic view of the sea. The monastery has a long history that is carried out from many worth seeing exhibits. Among them is the beautiful gilded iconostasis which was carved in Cappadokia of Asia Minor in the 17th century
The Achelogical Museum of Poros island displays important exhibits from the Mycenaean and the Roman period. It’s open every day between 8.30 and 15.00 except monday when it’s closed.
At the top of the hill you can see the clocktower and that is the symbol for Poros town. It was built in 1927 and was completely restored in 2002. The view from here is wunderful.
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