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Alonissos Monasteries: The Monastery of Kyra Panagia on Alonissos, Sporades |
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Monastery of Kyra Panagia on Alonissos: The monastery of Kyra Panagia lent its name to the homonymous desert islet which once used to be named Pelagonisi, and lies north-east of Alonissos Island. It is a 16th century post-Byzantine monastery located on top of a hill overlooking the sea on the eastern side of the islet.
The buildings of the monastery surround the picturesque church of Panagia, dedicated to the Birth of Virgin Mary. The church is white-washed with red-painted borders and belfry-a quite unusual colour for a church-, while the exterior floors of the courtyard are traditionally pebble-paved.
In this courtyard early Christian remains of the 6th and 7th century AD were discovered and there is a pergola to offer shade to the visitors.The monastery of Kyra Panagia has become very popular with tourists and it is fascinating to see the still-existing remains of the old olive oil press and flour-mill. The festival at Kyra Panagia monastery takes place on 15th of August every year. |
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