Simi Roukouniotis Monastery

The Monastery of Michael Roukouniotis in Simi: The monastery of the Archangel Michael Roukouniotis was built by the knights of Saint John in the 14th century. The monastery was built on the ruins of another monastery, which was in turn built on the ruins of an ancient temple. It is situated on the western side of the island, about 5 km from Simi town.

The architecture of the Roukouniotis Monastery is of fortress style. Outside the monastery walls, there is a 100-year-old cypress tree. The monastery has two temples, the lower temple containing some significant murals from the 15th century. Every year, on the 8th of November, the monastery celebrates its patron saint with a Holy Mass and a big feast.