Tag: Monasteries

You don't have to do religious tourism to be able to admire the magnificence not only of the great temples of Greece but even of the small monasteries that often hang on the edge of the cliff. One such case is the Monastery of St. John the Hermit in Crete. And that is why it is no exaggeration to say that it is like an ornament on the edge of a cliff. One of the monasteries of Greece worth visiting when you are in Crete. Komolithi in Crete reminiscent of ...

The Holy Monastery of Kipina is located in Tzoumerka, Ioannina. It is one of those monasteries that will leave you speechless with the natural landscape surrounding it. Being part of a steep vertical rock, inside which the monastery was carved, the first thing you will feel as you lift your gaze and face it will be nothing but absolute awe. So, let's learn about the long history it carries, but also admire the immersive scenery that surrounds it. Religious tourism: Five monasteries ornaments of Orthodoxy Kipina Monastery: A monastery made ...

The monasteries and churches of Greece are a unique experience for visitors making the journey for this purpose. Some are located next to the sea, others are hung on the edge of a cliff and others are so steep that even their approach is difficult. The Monastery of Kipina in the village of Kalarrites in Tzoumerka, Epirus is considered one of the most impressive monasteries in Greece in terms of its architecture. The images you encounter there are awe-inspiring and unique not only in Greece but also on your trips ...

The Aegean Sea has its large and famous islands but also its smallest treasures. The treasures that if you visit them once, it's sure you will come back. An hour and a half away from Leros, there is such a heaven on earth that You'll hear to call it the Maldives of the Aegean. It's Leipsoi. The other name they call it is 'Small Aegean Italy' as on the island there is the so-called Italian neighborhood. When we got there we saw all these beauties and the sure thing is ...

If there is anything that the Cyclades and generally in the Aegean sea have in abundance, this is definitely churches and monasteries so close to the sea. Small monasteries in caves, on rocks and on beaches. Each creates its own sacred atmosphere and calms you down as soon as you visit it one of the most impressive monasteries in the Cyclades there is in the Amorgos. The church of the Virgin Mary of Hozoviotissa. The images are awe-inspiring. If you're there on vacation, the experience will be unforgettable. Amorgos and ...