Catacombs of Milos

Overview

While the Catacombs of Milos remain relatively unexplored when compared to their counterparts in Rome or Paris, they're certainly no less impressive. In fact, the general absence of crowds actually presents an excellent opportunity for a personal and immersive experience into Hellenic history.

Visiting the catacombs is an adventure in time travel, providing the opportunity to marvel at some of the magnificent ancient architecture for which Greece is famed. The complex features an intricate network of tunnels and chambers that date back to the first to fifth centuries and stretch forward for over 200 metres. The result is a labyrinthine-like world that sparks the imagination, while the arched ceilings and stone columns add an air of grandeur.

Given that the carefully carved niches, known as loculi served as a final resting place for early Christians, the catacombs are a chance to reflect on the impact that ancient Greek civilisation had and continues to have on future generations. 

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