Beginning in the 13th century, Mykonos was an important part of Venetian trade routes. That ultimately changed in the 18th century, when the Ottoman Empire took control of the island, but by that point, Venetian culture had established a clear influence on the city.

The Church of Panagia Paraportiani is situated in the neighbourhood of Kastro, in the town of Chora, on the Greek island of Mykonos. Its name literally means "Our Lady of the Side Gate" in Greek, as its entrance was found in the side gate of the entrance to the Kastro area.

The Mykonos windmills are an iconic feature of the Greek island of the Mykonos. The windmills are the first thing seen when coming into the harbour of Alefkandra, as they stand on a hill overlooking the area. Most windmills face towards the North where the island's climate sources its strongest winds over the largest part of the year. There are currently 16 windmills on Mykonos of which seven are positioned on the landmark hill in Chora. Most of them were built by the Venetians in the 16th century, but their construction continued into the early 20th century. They were primarily used to mill wheat. They were an important source of income for the inhabitants. Their use gradually declined until they ceased production in the middle of the 20th century. The architecture of each of them is similar, all have a round shape, white colour and a pointed roof and very small windows. One of these windmills has been transformed into a museum.

The fairytale alleys of Mykonos town taking unique pictures

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