The Monastery of Agios Nektarios is a significant religious site located in the village of Kontos, approximately 6 km from Aegina Town on the island of Aegina, Greece. It stands as one of the largest Orthodox monasteries in the Balkans and is dedicated to Saint Nektarios, one of Greece’s most revered saints. History and Significance […]
Karya is a picturesque mountain village in the central part of Lefkada, Greece, situated approximately 15 km southwest of Lefkada Town. Perched at an altitude of 500 meters, it offers a serene atmosphere surrounded by lush greenery and traditional stone architecture. With a population of around 590 residents, Karya is known for its rich cultural […]
The Kalamitsia Monastery, also known as the Jesuit Palace, is a historic and atmospheric site located near the village of Melanes on the island of Naxos, Greece. Constructed between 1679 and 1683 by Jesuit monk Roberto Sauze, it was built atop the ruins of an older Venetian mansion . The monastery was intended as a […]
