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Vosako Monastery, Rethimno Crete

Vosako MonasteryWe reach the monastery of Vosako after passing the village of Doxaro in Kouloukonas municipality, Rethimno prefecture. The monastery of Vosako is built according to feudal architecture following the style and design of its times.

The church of the monastery, that of Timios Stavros (Holy Cross) was built in 1195, but was demolished twice and rebuilt.

Last Updated on Saturday, 06 November 2010 11:05
 
Dioskouri Monastery, Rethimno Crete

Dioskouri MonasteryDiskouri Monastery is near Axos, Milopotamos, between the villages Livadia and Veni by Rethimno prefecture.

The monastery of Diskouri was deserted and in ruins until recently. Despite the thoughtless interventions that happened in the past, the visitor can still see original features of architecture; in the centre of the courtyard is found the small church of Saint George while graves of bishops can be seen around the church.

Last Updated on Monday, 27 February 2012 12:10
 
Chalepa Monastery, Rethimno Crete

Chalepa MonasteryThe monastery can be reached easily from Tsachiana or Veni by Rethimno prefecture. It is located on a hill just above Tsachiana village.

The monastery is built in various levels and its architecture resembles with that of Vosako. The lintel of the doorframe displays the date 1673 as well as the name of the new builder, Jeremiah Sgourou.

Last Updated on Monday, 27 February 2012 12:17
 
Gorgolainis Monastery, Venerato Heraklion Crete

Gorgolainis Monastery.“Agios Georgios Gorgoeleimon” monastery is built on 480 meters altitude near Kato Asites settlement 30 kilometers from Heraklion city in Central Crete.

It’s the most well-preserved monastery in the area having suffered the times of the Turkish occupation and the Revolution.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 December 2011 15:41
 
Arkadi monastery in Rethimno. Cretan history

Arkadi monasteryThe monastery of Arkadi (in Greek: / Moní Arkadhíou) is an Eastern Orthodox monastery, situated on a fertile plateau 14 mi (23 km) to the southeast of Rethymnon on the island of Crete (in Greece).

Last Updated on Sunday, 08 August 2010 07:31
 
Assomaton monastery in Rethimno. Cretan history

Moni AssomatonThe Assomaton Monastery is 35km southeast of Rethimnon on the Rethimnon - Amari Valley road. Leaving the village of Thronos we continue in the direction of the small village and Monastery of Asomaton.

Last Updated on Sunday, 18 September 2011 16:46
 
Epanosifis Monastery, Heraklion Central Crete

Epanosifi MonasteryIt is one of the biggest monasteries on Crete. Situated at a distance of 32 kilometres from the city of Heraklion and 2 km far from Metaxochori village, the monastery is dedicated to ‘Agios Georgios’ and is celebrated on 23rd of April and on 3rd of November.

Last Updated on Saturday, 07 August 2010 07:14
 
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