Pyrgos Kallistis (Greek: Πύργος Καλλίστης, lit.'Beauty Tower') or simply Pyrgos (Greek: Πύργος, lit.'Tower') is a village on the Aegean island of Santorini, Greece, in the Cyclades archipelago with a population of 1,078 according to the 2021 census.[1] Pyrgos is part of the Municipality of Thira and is situated approximately 7 km away from the island's capital Fira. It is built amphitheatrically on a hill that offers magnificent views of Santorini in almost all directions. On top of this hill remain the ruins of a Venetian castle (Kasteli) that was once the island's administrative center. Pyrgos is a typical example of medieval architecture with narrow, labyrinthine streets, fortified walls and hidden passages. Nowadays it is one of the villages of Santorini least spoiled by tourism.

Pyrgos Kallistis
Πύργος Καλλίστης
Pyrgos' main square
Pyrgos' main square
Pyrgos Kallistis is located in Greece
Pyrgos Kallistis
Pyrgos Kallistis
Coordinates: 36°22′59″N 25°26′58″E / 36.38306°N 25.44944°E / 36.38306; 25.44944
CountryGreece
Administrative regionSouth Aegean
Regional unitThira
MunicipalityThira
Municipal unitThira
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Community1,078
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
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  1. ^ a b "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.