Panagias Keras Church
Panagias Keras Church
Panagias Keras Church
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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4.5
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Skeney57
Sydney, Australia24,416 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
This 13th/14th Century Church is still in remarkable condition, considering its age! The interior & the religious frescoes are in poor condition but still well worth a visit. The water damage is bad in sections but some are very good and bright in colour & design. The site is very popular and can get crowded.
Written 22 July 2023
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Casalccrn
Sofia, Bulgaria373 contributions
June 2021
Were able to see just the exterior, since it was closed. Was told that the person responsible opens the place in very limited ours. So we went all the way from Chora Sfakion for nothing. It seems that the byzantine icons are filled with cement restauration !!!
Written 2 July 2021
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AfricaAtNewYears
Island of Malta, Malta442 contributions
June 2018 • Couples
We took the 07:00 bus from Agios Nikolaos, passed the church on our way to Kritsá and walked back to get there for the 08:00 opening. Really special interior!
Written 15 June 2018
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giftbox
Kingston-upon-Hull, UK40 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
You can get local bus for 2euro from Ag nik to Krista and it drops off outside the church, stay as long as you want, then a 15 min walk into village of Krista with all lace and craft shops is well worth the visit
Written 28 October 2016
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Colin L
30 contributions
June 2014 • Family
This ancient church is set a little back from the main road about 1km east of the village of Kritsa. There is a bus stop nearby so it is easy to reach from Agios Nikolaios bus station. The exterior has been restored so is now rendered.
The church is under the care of the Greek Ministry of Tourism and Culture and entrance fee at the time of writing was €2.
The 13th and 14th century frescos are really interesting and well worth a visit if you are interested in art. It is very small so it does not take a great deal of time to visit.
Unfortunately the Greek authorities will not permit photography or imaging of any kind inside regardless of flash.
An English language leaflet describes the paintings and their history. A further English language book on local Greek churches is published by the Parish of the Holy Trinity Agios Nikolaos and can be purchased from the Ag Nik cathedral for €5. This contains black and white photos of this church and colour pictures of other local frescos.
The church is under the care of the Greek Ministry of Tourism and Culture and entrance fee at the time of writing was €2.
The 13th and 14th century frescos are really interesting and well worth a visit if you are interested in art. It is very small so it does not take a great deal of time to visit.
Unfortunately the Greek authorities will not permit photography or imaging of any kind inside regardless of flash.
An English language leaflet describes the paintings and their history. A further English language book on local Greek churches is published by the Parish of the Holy Trinity Agios Nikolaos and can be purchased from the Ag Nik cathedral for €5. This contains black and white photos of this church and colour pictures of other local frescos.
Written 12 July 2014
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jmf846
United Kingdom4 contributions
Oct 2019
A worthwhile experience, the church has wonderfully preserved fresco scenes of the life of Christ.
Our unplanned visit was enjoyable, would recommend to anyone who has an interest in art, history, or churches.
Our unplanned visit was enjoyable, would recommend to anyone who has an interest in art, history, or churches.
Written 21 October 2019
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Lesley L
Geneva, Switzerland64 contributions
Sept 2019
This lovely little church, a short drive drive from Agios Nikolaos, contains remarkably preserved wall frescos depicting the life of Christ. Look out for the church benefactors, painted on the far left wall also the curious children's heads in the laps of the saints in heaven.
Written 6 September 2019
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borborbet
Melbourne, Australia296 contributions
Aug 2019
We were able to look through this church as part of our tour group.
There is a small entrance fee but the frescos are well worth it.
There is a small entrance fee but the frescos are well worth it.
Written 26 August 2019
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Taxidiotissa
London, UK673 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
The church is just off the main road before you reach Kritsa, opposite the Paradise Taverna. If coming by bus from Agios Nikolaos, there is a stop outside. It's easier to visit Kritsa first and then walk back to the church as it's downhill from there - just be aware that the church closes at 3pm and isn't open on Mondays. There's a small entry fee of 2 euros which is well worth it to see some spectacular frescoes. The ones on the dome and the central nave depict the Presentation, the Baptism, the Raising of Lazarus and the Entry into Jerusalem. The central aisle is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and the Assumption. This area is the oldest, believed to date from the 13th century, the rest of the church from the early to mid 14th century. The south aisle has the best preserved ones depicting the life of the Virgin Mary and is dedicated to St Anne. The north aisle is dedicated to St Anthony with frescoes of the Second Coming and Judgement Day.
Written 23 September 2018
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handr40
Rose Bay, Australia373 contributions
June 2018 • Couples
In remarkably good condition seeing as it is some 700 years old. The frescoes are very clear with quite different faces for the many characters represented. Given the turbulent history of Crete it is a wonder that hey were not defaced, yet alone destroyed.
Written 2 June 2018
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Bonjour !
Pouvez-vous me dire avec précision les jours de visite de Panagia Kera, car les infos que j'ai sont différentes les unes des autres !
Un grand merci !
Bibouchka
Written 5 May 2018
Γιατί πρέπει να πληρώνουν οι τουρίστες εισοδο και οι Έλληνες όχι; Ωεωρώ ότι είναι απαράδεκτο και θα ήθελα να ακούσω μια λογική απάντηση που δικαιολογεί αυτόν τον ρατσισμό;
Written 18 August 2017
Hi,
I have been in a small church , near Agios Nkolaos, about 12 years ago and I ' d like to see this place again.
I had no child at this time and my husband and I prayed for one, at this church.We are going to Crete next July and I will take my daughter , 10 years old, to pray and thanks with us.
Is that the church i'm looking for?
There were a lot of photos of mothers and their babies.
I don't remember the name, but I suppose that is the one.
Someone could help me?
Thanks!
Written 2 May 2015
How do you get to the church from the port where cruise ships land?
Written 26 January 2015
Assuming that your cruise ship docks at the port of Ayios Nikolaos there are bus routes from the central bus station to Kritsa. The central bus station is at the northern end of town, near the Archeological Museum. You need to catch a bust to the village of Kritsa.
Kritsa village is about 10k south west of Ayios Nikolaos and the byzantine church, Panayia Kir, is about 1k before Kritsa. The church is open from 08:30 to 15:00 and there is a small charge for entry. Well worth the time if you can make a visit.
Written 27 January 2015
How do you get to the church from the port where cruise ships land?
Written 26 January 2015
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