The capital of Syros, Hermoupolis which means “the city of Hermes” has been an important industrial and business center in the 9th century, proof of this glorious past are public buildings such as the Town Hall, Customs, Apollo Theater, neoclassical houses and the beautiful squares.

Due to its economic activity, Hermoupolis has been called “the Manchester of Greece” and the history of its years of growth is exhibited in the Industrial Museum of Syros.

The Orthodox community has contributed some important religious monuments such as the churches of Metamorfosis tou Sotiros, St. Nicolas “the Rich”, the church of Koimisis tis Theotokou.