This castle was built by the Crusaders called the Knights
of Saint John; locals also called it Kastro Chrissochera
(Golden Hand Castle) because of the little chapel of
the Virgin which is hidden in the ruins of the castle.
It is located on a steep rock, inland and north from
Pothia.
The citadel overlooks the remains of three windmills. The view from there is astonishing.
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Church of Christ of Jerusalem |
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The remains of this fine Byzantine church can be seen
between Horio (the old capital of the island) and Panormos
and is one of the oldest sites of the island. It was built
on the site of an ancient temple dedicated to Apollo.
The Byzantine emperor Arcadius ordered the construction
of this church in order to show its gratitude to Christ
for saving him from a storm, on his way from Jerusalem,
and finally made him anchor his ship on Kalymnos.
| The
Monastery of All Saints |
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Perched on a hilltop overlooking Pothia, this monastery
consists of various buildings and chapels among which
one houses the tomb of Saint Savvas, believed to have
healing powers. A beautiful new church and a fine imposing
bell-tower are standing in the middle of the monastery,
offering a wonderful panoramic view over the whole island.
Nuns are still leaving in the old buildings of this monastery.
Visitors must be dressed according to the dress code:
long sleeves and skirts for women and long trousers and
sleeves for men.
On the top of the hill overlooking the old mountainous
capital of Kalymnos (Horio) stands a citadel which was
built in order to fortified the city and protect it from
the invaders and the pirates.
It is a Byzantine construction, which was occupied by
the Knights of Saint John who inhabited it until the 18th
century. Inside the imposing gates visitors will be able
to see and visit well-preserved whitewashed chapel housing
fine Byzantine frescoes.
This wooden area is lying between the airport and the
village of Kefalos.
It is full of needle and leaved trees, offering their
coolness during the summer heat. |
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