A unique town off the coast of Saronic Gulf is Hydra. It is different because there are no cars, buses, or trains. The only options for transportation is by foot or donkey. Also, there are two attractions there are worth the visit, and those two sites are Historical Archives Museum of Hydra and the Cathedral of the Assumption.

For all the history admirers, this museum houses interesting artifacts. Some examples are boats, uniforms, and swords. The museum shows the history of the Greek War Independence. The artifacts were donations made by the descendants families in the 18th century that shows how Hydra was coming up in the war. Also the museum hold art exhibitions throughout the years to attract visitors and for people to come learn the history.

Cathedral of the Assumption

There is a cathedral located in the heart of Hydra which is called the Cathedral of the Assumption. It is a beautiful basilica with through columns outside the entrance with an overhead dome. This temple was first created in the 17th century by a man named Gabriel, but today it serves as a live art museum. Inside, the middle is dedicated to the Virgin Mary while on the left it is Nikolaos and the right is Saint Charalambos. It has a beautiful chandelier that sits in the middle and it is run by oil and candles. The temple of the cathedral is massive on the outside, and it is beautiful on the inside with the art put into it.

Hydra is a pretty town with not transportation, so it is good to get exercise. The Historical Archies Museum of Hydra and the Cathedral of the Assumption are interesting sites to see when it comes to exploring the history of the town. Hydra is one of those town where a combination of history and art make for a trip worth visiting if anyone wants to explore what it was like back in the 17th century, and how it is still running today.