Kos Agios Ioannis Monastery

Kos Agios Ioannis: The Monastery of Agios Ioannis in Kos Greece, Dodecanese

The Monastery of Agios Ioannis in Kos, Greece Dodecanese: Located on the southern side of Kos island, at the end of the asphault road, there is the lovely Monastery of Agios Ioannis (Saint John). At a distance of 7 km from Kefalos, this monastery has been constructed in traditional architecture. The blue and white colours dominate there, as the church and the paveyard are painted in these colours.

Built on a hill above Kefalos, this monastery is surrounded by lush greenery and offers amazing view to the sea. A large plane tree throws its shadow on the church and some wooden benches have been put around the church for visitors to relax and enjoy the scenery.

The church inside is small but gives a solemn atmosphere. Beautiful icons and amazing frescoes decorate the walls, while a golden chandelier hangs from the roof. A few metres aside the church, there is an old, half-ruined bell tower. The monastery celebrates on August 29th and lots of pilgrims flock there on its feast day to pay their respects to the saint.

Agios Ioannis Monastery Useful Links
	Map of Agios Ioannis Monastery with Google

Member's pictures of Agios Ioannis Monastery

No photos found. Be the first to upload some photos.

............................................................................................................................................
Back: + Kos Home + About Kos + Dodecanese Islands + Greece Home	Kos Related: + Villages + Beaches + Churches + Museums + Architecture + History

Greece > Dodecanese > Kos > Agios Ioannis Monastery

top of the page

<< back ::

:: sitemap >>