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Paros (/ ˈ p ɛər ɒ s /; Greek: Πάρος; Venetian: Paro) is a Greek island in the central Aegean Sea. Part of the Cyclades island group, it lies to the west of Naxos , from which it is separated by a channel about 8 kilometres (5 miles) wide. [ 2 ]
Paros (Greek: Περιφερειακή ενότητα Πάρου) is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of South Aegean . [ 2 ] The regional unit covers the islands of Paros , Antiparos and several smaller islands in the Aegean Sea .
The port gave to Paros all its strength and made it a great naval power. For a long time, the village followed the historical paths of the rest of the island. Manto Mavrogenous , the heroine of the Greek War of Independence (1821–29), who originated from Mykonos died in Parikia.
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An ancient town known as Marpessa is mentioned in Paros, but its location remains unspecified. [4] Near Marpissa lies the hill of Kephalos, on top of which the Venetians built a castle, the third in the island after those in Parikia and Naousa. The construction of the castle, according to archaeological evidence, started in late 13th century.
Paros National Airport (IATA: PAS, ICAO: LGPA) is the airport serving the island of Paros, Greece, in the Cyclades islands region. The airport is located in the southwestern part of the island, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the port of Parikia .
Naousa (Greek: Νάουσα) is a fishing village and community in the Cyclades. [2] It is located in the northeastern corner of the island of Paros, and it has a population of 3,134 (2021).
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