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Agia Kiriaki Monastery, Varipetro, Chania

Agia Kiriaki MonasteryThe nun monastery of Agia Kyriaki is located near Varipetro village (about 8km south-west of Chania, very close to Limnoupolis and 1,5km east of Varipetro) in a small gorge of outstanding beauty and very rich flora. It seems that the nuns are trying to make the area into a nature preserve.

Last Updated on Monday, 29 August 2011 10:32
 
The Old Kaloeithena Monastery

Kaloidenas MonasteryThe Old Kaloeithena Monastery is 43km southeast of Rethimnon. 2,5 km away from Ano Meros village by Amari Valley area, on the slope of Kedros by an altitude of 750m. The springs of the Monastery «Kaloeithena» are found here, from which the village gets its water.

Last Updated on Saturday, 16 April 2011 07:32
 
Kyra Eleousa Monastery, Gouves, Heraklion

The monastery of Kyra Eleoussa belongs to that of Agaranthou and is near the village of Voritsi, at the area of Gouves village - beach. It is a buttressed monastery and the loopholes are still visible on the eastern flank. Significant ruins, of great archaeological value, are still standing.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 March 2011 11:13
 
Agia Sofia Monastery in Armeni, East Crete

Agia Sofia Monastery in ArmeniAgia Sofia Monastery is located close to Armeni village, Sitia region by Handras plateau, not far away from the historical site of the Venetian town of Etia. This interesting monastic complex survives in its largest part in ruins.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 March 2011 12:38
 
Exakoustis Monastery in Malles, Ierapetra

Exakoustis Monastery in MallesThe Holy Monastery of the Virgin Mary ‘Panagia Exakousti’ outside the village of Malles is located on the northwestern side of the county of Ierapetra, with panoramic views over the Libyan Sea in a lush and peaceful environment, away from residential areas.

Last Updated on Thursday, 20 October 2011 11:12
 
Panagia Monastery in Gourni, Ierapetra

Panagia Monastery in GourniThe twin-naved church of the Virgin Mary (Panagia) and the Ascension of the Lord is built on a steep site in the location Gourni 1km west from Stavros village and 10km north of Ierapetra Town.

Last Updated on Thursday, 20 October 2011 11:28
 
Monastery of Sotiras in Anatoli, Ierapetra

Monastery of Sotiras in AnatoliThe Monastery of Sotiras Monastery is located in an area called Pano Karkasa, 3km west of Anatoli village and 16km far from Ierapetra Town, on the southern slopes of Lasithi Mountains.

Last Updated on Thursday, 20 October 2011 09:34
 
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