Patmos: Chora Patmos

Patmos Villages: Chora village in Patmos Chora Village Patmos: This traditional settlement is the capital of Patmos. It is lying in the south-central part of the island, a few kilometres south of Skala, the main port of Patmos. It has been built around the imposing fortified Monastery of Saint John the Theologian, during the 12th century. The town flourished during the 16th and 17th centuries, a period during which the beautiful mansions and captain residences were built, testifying about the wealth of the island's inhabitants.

Some lovely whitewashed houses built according to the typical Aegean style mingle with the superb mansions. The beautiful scenery created by the traditional architecture gets even more attractive with the narrow alleys, the lovely snow-white chapels and the flowered courtyards. Chora has charming shops, taverns, restaurants, bars and cafes as well as small hotels and rooms for rent. The cave of the Apocalypse, the castle of Agios Ioannis, the Patmian School, the Monastery of the Annunciation and the churches of Agios Fokas and Agia Ekaterini are all equally worth seeing. Chora is linked to the villages and beaches of the island by regular buses and by some old dirt paths.         Pages 1...2 ........................................................................................................................................... Back: + Patmos Home + Patmos Villages + Dodecanese Islands + Dodecanese Villages + Greece Home Related: + Beaches + Churches + Museums + Beach Pictures + Pictures