The Monastery of Vatopedi - Mount Athos - Greece Point_of_interest in Monastic State of Mount Athos

Point of Interest Monastic State of Mount Athos

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The Monastery of Vatopedi stands on the northeastern part of Mount Athos peninsula, founded in 972 by monks Athanasios, Nicholas and Antonios, students of Saint Athanasios the Athonite. The monastery......

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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