Visit the following religious destinations of our region
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History & Culture
Agios Nikolaos Sintzas Monastery
Dedicated to Agios Nikolaos, this monastery was built in a remote location by monks who came here ages ago to live far away from worldly temptations. There is a plaque in the entrance gate lintel dated 1783, but we know the monument is cons..
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History & Culture
Elonas Monastery
The monastery is near Leonidio and is built into a steep cliff on the slopes of Mount Parnon. The whole area is part of the Natura 2000 network, featuring rivers, gorges, mountains and lakes. The monastery is an important pilgrimage site as..
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History & Culture
Kaltezon Monastery
The monastery is located on the outskirts of Kalteza village. It functioned as a spiritual centre during the Turkish occupation and played an important role during the 1821 Revolution. The First Peloponnesian Senate was established here on ..
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Nature & Outdoors
Old and New Monastery of Philosophos
This complex is one of the most important pilgrimages and monasteries in the Peloponnese. They were built at one of the most rutty and impressive spots of Lousios gorge. The Old Monastery of Philosophos is an impressive monument. It was ass..
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