Monasteries in Greece

Orthodox Christianity, the dominant form of religion in Greece, has a long and rich history of monasticism. Many of the lovely Byzantine monasteries that dot the Greek landscape are still fully-functioning spiritual retreats for Orthodox monks and nuns, and most of them welcome visitors. Below is an illustrated index of the 10 Monasteries in Greece profiled on Sacred Destinations so far. For photo credits, please see corresponding articles.

Featured Monasteries in Greece

Daphni Monastery Attica This 11th-century Byzantine monastery and World Heritage Site is famed for the golden mosaics that cover its walls.

All Monasteries in Greece Agia Triada Monastery Meteora Agios Nikolaos Anapafsas Monastery Meteora Agios Stefanos Monastery Meteora Daphni Monastery Attica Great Meteoron Monastery Meteora Monastery of St. John Patmos Mount Athos Panagia Tourliani Monastery Mykonos Roussanou Monastery Meteora Varlaam Monastery Meteora

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