Monasteries

Many monasteries are sited in the mountain’s slopes. More of them are uninhabited in our days. Impessive medieval comlexes in the mountainous area. Before programming a visit to any monastery, make sure you check the visiting hours.

Monastery of Loukou

Built 5th century a.C. One of the most attractive monasteries. Νear Astros, easy to reach.

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Monastery of Saint John the Baptist

Built 1126 aC, near the village Perdikovrysi. You may take an alternative way to come back, through Kastri, Ag. Petros, Astros.

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Archangel Monastery

Built 1700 aC, near the village Palaeochori

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Monastery of St. Nicholas of Sintza

Built 16th, century a.C, near Leonidio

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Monastery of St. Nicholas of Karya

Built 1600 aC. The most impresive monastry on mountain Parnon.

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Monastery of Eortakousti

Built 12th century aC, near the village Agios Andreas.

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Monastery of Elona

Built 16th century aC, near Leonidio, on the way to Kosmas.

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