Monasteries in Greece
50 Greek monasteries in Greece, verified and searchable on Zoi.
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Great Lavra Monastery (Megistis Lavras)Monasteries · Mount AthosOldest and most prestigious monastery on Mount Athos, established 963 AD by Saint Athanasius the Athonite. Leads the hierarchical list of the 20 Athon
Monasteries of MeteoraMonasteries · Kalambaka, ThessalyUNESCO World Heritage complex of Eastern Orthodox monasteries atop giant rock pinnacles in Kalambaka, Thessaly. Six active monasteries (Great MeteoronChurch of Hosios David (Latomou Monastery)Monasteries · Thessaloniki5th/6th-century church of the former Latomou Monastery; one of the fifteen Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessaloniki inscribed on the UNEVlatades Monastery (Moni Vlatadon)Monasteries · Thessaloniki14th-century monastery in the Ano Poli of Thessaloniki; one of the fifteen Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessaloniki inscribed on the UNEGreat Lavra (Megisti Lavra)Monasteries · Mount AthosFirst and highest-ranking of the 20 monasteries of Mount Athos, Greece (founded 963).Monastery of DaphniMonasteries · Athens, Attica11th-century Byzantine monastery near Athens, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Famous for its exquisite Byzantine mosaics and early Christian architecture.Monastery of St. John the Theologian (Patmos)Monasteries · Patmos, South AegeanUNESCO-listed monastery on Patmos (founded 1088), the "Jerusalem of the Aegean".Arkadi MonasteryMonasteries · Rethymno, CreteGreek Orthodox monastery famed for its role in the 1866 Cretan revolt, 23km southeast of Rethymno.Arkadi MonasteryMonasteries · Arkadi, CreteHistoric fortified monastery 23 km southeast of Rethymno, famed for its pivotal role in the 1866 Cretan resistance against Ottoman rule; a symbol of sHoly Monastery of St StephenMonasteries · Kalambaka, ThessalyMeteora convent run by a community of nuns since 1961, easily accessible and open to visitors.Holy Monastery of VarlaamMonasteries · Kalambaka, ThessalyHistoric active Meteora monastery perched on a cliff, part of the UNESCO World Heritage site.Holy Trinity Monastery MeteoraMonasteries · Kalambaka, ThessalyActive Meteora monastery dramatically perched on a high rock pinnacle overlooking the Pinios valley.Kaisariani MonasteryMonasteries · Athens, AtticaHistoric Eastern Orthodox monastery on the slopes of Mount Hymettus in a pine-forested setting.Mega Spilaio MonasteryMonasteries · Kalavryta, Western GreeceMonastery of Mega Spileo, considered the oldest in Greece, built in 362 AD in a cave in a sheer cliff near Kalavryta in the Peloponnese.Monastery of Saint GerasimosMonasteries · Omala, Central MacedoniaMonastery in the Omala Valley of Kefalonia dedicated to Saint Gerasimos, the island's patron saint, beside the Robola vineyards below Mount Ainos.Monastery of Saint John the TheologianMonasteries · Chora, South AegeanUNESCO World Heritage monastery founded 1088 in Chora, Patmos by John Christodoulos; the principal monastery of Patmos and the Dodecanese.Monastery of the ApocalypseMonasteries · Patmos, South AegeanMonastery on Patmos built around the cave where St John is said to have received the Revelation.Nea Moni of ChiosMonasteries · Chios, North AegeanByzantine UNESCO World Heritage monastery on Chios, a pinnacle of Byzantine art and architecture with stunning mosaics.Preveli MonasteryMonasteries · Rethymno, CreteHistoric monastery overlooking the Libyan Sea, key in the Greek War of Independence and WWII.Toplou MonasteryMonasteries · Sitia, CreteHistoric fortified monastery near Sitia in eastern Crete, known for its organic thyme honey and olive oil from monastery lands.Amanites GuesthouseMonasteries · Dimitsana, Arcadia, PeloponneseGuesthouse in Dimitsana, Arcadia, built on the site of an old family home with seven double rooms, mountain and village views, buffet breakfast on a pHoly Monastery of Agios Nektarios (Holy Trinity), AeginaMonasteries · AeginaMonastery of the Holy Trinity founded by Saint Nektarios of Aegina (1904-1910), housing his tomb and relics. One of the largest Orthodox pilgrimage siPanagia Hozoviotissa Monastery, AmorgosMonasteries · AmorgosCliff-face monastery on the south coast of Amorgos founded in 1088, built into the rock 300 m above the sea across eight levels; houses the icon of PaPanagia Tourliani Monastery, Ano Mera (Mykonos)Monasteries · Ano MeraMost important monastery of Mykonos, in Ano Mera 7 km from Mykonos Town, founded 1542 and dedicated to the island's patron; features a marble spire anDionysiou MonasteryMonasteries · Mount AthosGreek Orthodox monastery on Mount Athos, Greece, founded in the 14th century. Houses important Byzantine frescoes and manuscript collections.Dochiariou MonasteryMonasteries · Mount AthosGreek Orthodox monastery on Mount Athos. Houses the revered icon of the Theotokos Gorgoepikoos (Quick to Hear). Founded 10th century.Great Lavra MonasteryMonasteries · Mount AthosThe oldest and most prestigious of the 20 monasteries on Mount Athos, established in 963 AD by Saint Athanasius the Athonite. UNESCO World Heritage SiGrigoriou MonasteryMonasteries · Mount AthosGreek Orthodox monastery on Mount Athos, founded 14th century. Named after its founder Gregory. Known for its pristine coenobitic monastic life.Holy Monastery of Great Lavra (Mount Athos)Monasteries · Mount AthosThe oldest and most senior monastery on Mount Athos, founded in 963 AD by Saint Athanasios the Athonite. Considered the first of the twenty ruling monHoly Monastery of Great MeteoronMonasteries · Kalambaka, ThessalyThe largest and oldest of the Meteora monasteries in Thessaly, Greece. Founded in the 14th century by Saint Athanasios Meteorites. UNESCO World HeritaHoly Monastery of Hosios LoukasMonasteries · Distomo, Central Greece11th-century Byzantine monastery near Delphi, UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of the finest examples of middle Byzantine architecture, housing remarkaHoly Monastery of Panagia SoumelaMonasteries · Veria, Central MacedoniaFamous Pontic Greek monastery housing the Black Icon of the Virgin Mary. Pilgrimage destination for Pontic Greek diaspora on August 15 annually.Holy Monastery of Simonos PetraMonasteries · Dafni, Mount AthosOne of the 20 ruling monasteries of Mount Athos. Dramatically perched on a cliff on the Holy Mountain, founded 14th century. UNESCO World Heritage SitHoly Monastery of Simonos Petras (Mount Athos)Monasteries · Mount AthosOne of the twenty ruling monasteries of Mount Athos, known for its dramatic setting on a rocky promontory. Famous for its Byzantine chant tradition anHoly Monastery of Varlaam (Meteora)Monasteries · Kalambaka, ThessalySecond largest Meteora monastery, founded in the 14th century. Houses remarkable Byzantine frescoes and relics. One of the six active monasteries remaHoly Monastery of VatopediMonasteries · Dafni, Mount AthosOne of the oldest and largest ruling monasteries of Mount Athos. Founded 963 AD, holds significant Byzantine relics and icons. UNESCO World Heritage SHoly Monastery of Vatopedi (Mount Athos)Monasteries · Mount AthosSecond-ranked monastery on Mount Athos, one of the largest and wealthiest on the Holy Mountain. Houses the Athonite Academy and significant ByzantineHosios Loukas MonasteryMonasteries · Distomo, Central GreeceUNESCO World Heritage Site Byzantine monastery in Boeotia, Greece. Built in the 10th-11th centuries. Famous for its outstanding Byzantine mosaics andIviron MonasteryMonasteries · Mount AthosProminent Greek Orthodox monastery on Mount Athos, Greece, founded in the 10th century. Houses the celebrated Portaitissa Icon of the Virgin Mary.Konstamonitou MonasteryMonasteries · Mount AthosOne of the 20 ruling monasteries on Mount Athos. Smallest in terms of monks. Founded in the 11th century. Dedicated to St Stephen the First Martyr.Kutlumus MonasteryMonasteries · Mount AthosGreek Orthodox monastery on Mount Athos (Kutlumush). Founded 10th century. Houses important Byzantine manuscripts and sacred relics.Monastery of Mega SpileoMonasteries · Kalavryta, Western GreeceConsidered the oldest monastery in Greece, built in 362 AD at Kalavryta, Peloponnese. Eight-storey construction at the opening of a cave above the VorMonastery of Osios LoukasMonasteries · Distomo, Central GreeceHistoric walled monastery near Distomo, Boeotia, Greece. One of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine architecture — UNESCO World HeritagePantokrator MonasteryMonasteries · Mount AthosGreek Orthodox monastery on Mount Athos. Founded 14th century by brothers Alexios and John Strategopoulos. Houses an important library of manuscripts.Simonopetra MonasteryMonasteries · Mount AthosDramatic cliffside Greek Orthodox monastery on Mount Athos, built on a sheer rock face 330 meters above the sea. Notable for its distinctive architectStavronikita MonasteryMonasteries · Mount AthosSmallest of the 20 ruling monasteries on Mount Athos. Founded in the 16th century. Houses the celebrated Byzantine mosaic icon of St Nicholas.Vatopedi MonasteryMonasteries · Mount AthosOne of the largest and most important monasteries on Mount Athos, Greece. Houses a renowned collection of Byzantine manuscripts and sacred relics. UNEXenophontos MonasteryMonasteries · Mount AthosGreek Orthodox monastery on Mount Athos housing important Byzantine mosaics and manuscripts. Founded in the 10th century.Xeropotamou MonasteryMonasteries · Mount AthosOne of the 20 ruling monasteries on Mount Athos. One of the oldest monasteries on the Holy Mountain with a history predating 956 AD.Regions of Greece
Attica 1,092Central Macedonia 424Attiki 399Ioannina 335South Aegean 301Crete 271Thessaloniki 243Ileia 212Achaïa 194Thessaly 188Peloponnese 183Arkadia 172Magnisia 170Korinthia 162Larisa 160Western Greece 156Kerkyra 154Eastern Macedonia and Thrace 148Central Greece 148Kyklades 142Kilkis 140Lakonia 134Evvoia 134Thesprotia 123Kavala 120Irakleio 120Arta 117Imathia 112Trikala 109Samos 109Preveza 105Athens 102Ionian Islands 101Dodekánisa 95Epirus 94Kastoria 93Drama 92Serres 87Chios 79Chalkidiki 78North Aegean 72Rodopi 67Evros 60Lefkada 58Kefallinia 35Western Macedonia 31Lesvos 31Cyclades 21البحيرة 20Florina 17Atlántico 15Occitanie 15Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 13Corfu 13Argolida 12Chania 12Tanganyika 12Heraklion 10New York 10Piemonte 9
Monasteries elsewhere
Monasteries in United States 7,569Monasteries in United Kingdom 2,258Monasteries in Canada 1,905Monasteries in Australia 1,774Monasteries in Germany 794Monasteries in Cyprus 433Monasteries in South Africa 285Monasteries in Belgium 240Monasteries in Italy 215Monasteries in France 170Monasteries in Netherlands 137Monasteries in New Zealand 127Monasteries in Switzerland 114Monasteries in Sweden 88Monasteries in Brazil 68Monasteries in Austria 66Monasteries in Guatemala 61Monasteries in Argentina 52Monasteries in Kenya 52