Walking though the alleys of the village, you will constantly discover small post-Byzantine churches, adjacent to the houses, which are masterpieces of local architecture. The dominance of Lime is striking. The most important churches are: Holy Mary Septemvriani, with a relief bust of Virgin Mary made in 1592; Holy Mary of Stavros (1514); St. Ekaterini; St. Onoufrios, St. Markos; St. Nicolas, on the waterfront; St. Anna, on the hill; and St. Konstantinos, which is in the area of the castle, and is known as one of the most beautiful churches of the Aegean. The monastery of St. Anargiri, on a hill, seems to include the whole town in its watchful embrace and greets the ships as they come in. Fragomonastiro, which was built by the Capuchins in 1700, and the dilapidated Venetian church of Christ in the area of the castle, bear evidence of the unsuccessful attempt of the Westerners to force their creed along with their political power on to the people of Paros. A few kilometers away from Parikia in the forest, the monastery of Christ can be found. It is situated on a hill and has a magnificent view. Once again, you have the feeling that God is beside you, as the town noises are kept at bay and nature embraces you affectionately. If you have time, try to persuade the nuns to show you the collection of icons that have been made with a local 'touch'. After you have bowed before the altar, your sightseeing has come to an end.