Locals refer to Chios town as "Chora". Half of the island's population (totally 52.000) is living in Chios. Chios town has the main port of the island and there is also an international airport. The main attractions are : Archaeological Museum of Chios, Byzantine Museum of Chios Castle of Chios, Korais Library, Palace of Giustiniani, Maritime Museum of Chios Osmaniye Mosque, Saint Nicholas Catholic Church. A quite interesting place is the "Lepra Station" of Chios. The beginnings go back to the year 1378, it was closed in 1958. Since then it has been dawning and deteriorating more and more. If you want to spend some days in Chios Town I recommend the stylish family hotel "Chios City Inn", operated by George Missetzis family. If you are looking for a change from the rustic Greek cuisine, I recommend the Italian restaurant "The Pastards". Excellent Greek cuisine is served in "Hotzas".
