It has been over a century since the Red Windows to Blue Sky was built. It has been recently restored , faithfully and with respect to its history . Is a stone house built following the path of traditional Skyrian architecture.Its' hand made wooden floors and ceilings together with it’s thick stone walls , create unique natural climatization..
It’s unique position-a breath αway from all major island’s Capital sightseeing , makes the visitor feel living in the heart of the city ,although sitting on a balcony , observing small churches emerging from the landscape.
The house is located 120m from Eternal Poetry’s Square,a place with breathtaking view ,dedicated to english poet Rupert Brooke.
Around the square are also located The Archaeological Museum , the Faltaits Historical and Folclore Museum,the North Tower of the ancient Pelasgian fortification and the open air stone theater which hosts Skyros Festival during summer. On Brooke’s Sq. there is a free municipal parking area.
From Brooke’s square starts a well maintained stone stepped path that leads to Magazia with it’s famous 3 km sandy beach , taverns by the sea and the pottery workshops.Only 10 min walking down to reach it.
30 m away from the house, lies the Church "Madonna of the Magnates " and the Sarous’ Square with 3 wall painted , meta Byzantine (1560) era churches.
Going up after 300m ,the Medieval castle stands on the top since the Mycinae era . The Saint George Monastery , the Episkopi Church (895 ac)and the medieval cictern are all located inside the castle.From this point an outstanding 360 view around the Aegean Sea is the visitor’s prize.
The house is located on the highest point of the cobblestone Byzantine era street that starts from Brooke’s square, reaching the Town Hall main square at the end.
Going down after 200m , you can find several cozy cafes, bars and restaurants , giftshops ,local products shops, wood carving shops.etc. You are just right in the center of Chora -the island’s capital.