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Holy Monastery of Simonos Petras - Mount Athos - Greece Point_of_interest in Monastic State of Mount Athos

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The Holy Monastery of Simonos Petras stands at 330 meters on a rocky mountain range on Mount Athos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and self-governed monastic state. Founded around 1257 by Blessed Simon......

The monastery complex consists of several buildings arranged around a central courtyard. The main church dates from the Byzantine period and features remarkable frescoes and iconography.

Visitors can explore the museum which houses ancient manuscripts and religious artifacts. The library contains over thousand rare books and documents.

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Great place to visit, beautiful scenery and very peaceful atmosphere. The staff was helpful and the facilities were well maintained.

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Great place to visit, beautiful scenery and very peaceful atmosphere. The staff was helpful and the facilities were well maintained.

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