The holy churches and most beautiful monasteries of Kefalonia, Greece.
Churches and Monasteries, Sights
The Monastery of Agios Gerasimos is a sacred place in Kefalonia, which was founded by patron Saint of the Island. The monastery has an old bell tower, a big modern church and a well-maintaned garden.
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The sacred Monastery of Agia Fanantes is a beautiful tiny church, surrounded by old ruins of a castle near ancient Sami. The monastery was built on the top of the eastern hills, and has great views to the area.
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The Monastery of Atros is situated on the east hills of Kefalonia, near Poros. The Monastery was founded by the Byzantians in the medieval ages, and it was a fortified home of local monks.
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Kipourion Monastery is a small, but beautiful situated monastery of Kefalonia, which was built over the steep cliffs near Platia Ammos beach.
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The Monastery of Sissia was built on the southern slopes of Ainos Mountain, and it is one of the oldest monasteries of Kefalonia. It was named after St. Francis of Assisi, and there can be find two group of buildings: the ruins of old Sissia Monastey and a new one.
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The ruins of Old Sissia Monastery can be visited in a trail from the new buildings. The original Monastery was founded in the 13th century by St. Francis of Assisi.
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A Byzantian Monastery of Kefalonia, Agios Andreas is a charming sight of the island, where Ecclesistical Museum, renovated church and nice garden await for visitors. The roots of the monastery date back to the 13th century.
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Panagia Lamia is one of the most picturesque churches of Kefalonia island near Dilinata village. In the garden of the church there is an old belltower and the panoramic sights are also great.
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The cave of Saint Gerasimos, patron of Kefalonia island, where he spent an important period of his hermitage.
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Kefalonia is home to several beautiful and historically significant monasteries that reflect its deep-rooted religious ...
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