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Limonos Monastery in Lesvos |
Limonos monastery is located near the village of Filia, about 13 kilometres northwest of Skala Kalloni and about 20 kilometres south of Molyvos.
Part of Limonos Monastery.
The monastery, founded in 1526, is very interesting, partly because it is Lesvos' largest monastery, partly because it hosts a large library with more than 2,500 books and 450 manuscripts dating from the 9th century onwards, partly because of the many beautiful churches and chapels.
The courtyard of Limonos Monastery. |
Inside the actual monastery area there are a couple of three beautiful
churches, some of them may only be visited by men (due to an old tradition
as it says on the signs). The monastery is also a museum and there are
many interesting things to see. Outside the monastery there are about
40 small churches, some are so small that they just have room for
a priest.
Some of the tiny churches outside the monastery. And a peacock. :-D
If you are interested in monasteries, do not miss the Taxiarchis Monastery near Molyvos. |
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