Panagia Kastriani Monastery
Panagia Kastriani Monastery
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dopitak
Brno, Czech Republic339 contributions
Aug 2020
Nice road to monastery which you will enjoy on the scooter, ideal seaview, nobody disturbed me and wasnt necessary to wear fking face mask (I did not visited ineriers).
Written 9 October 2020
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Mar C
Tonbridge47 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
Pretty, windy drive up to the Monastery, it’s a tranquil place in a gorgeous hilltop location. In the sunshine it was simple but stunning. Well worth a visit.
Written 11 April 2018
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NBFH
London, UK30 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
The monastery is perched high above Kastriani Bay and looks out over the Aegean towards Andros to the North and Tinos to the East. The church is delightful with many icons but it is the views of the Kean coast that makes this a worthwhile trip.
Written 30 August 2015
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Stav E
Melbourne, Australia67 contributions
Sept 2017 • Friends
This monastery was set high among some beautiful mountains. Truly amazing and beautiful. I would visit this lovely place again.
Written 26 September 2017
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Lorna P
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada143 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
This is a pleasant late afternoon trip. The road up to it has amazing views . Don,t expect an old cloister with monks. This is a fairly new building , quiet and contemplative . We didn't,t see any monks when there but we were given the opportunity to wander in the buildings and the small church.
The views from the top are amazing .
Only open 4:30 - 6pm.daily
The views from the top are amazing .
Only open 4:30 - 6pm.daily
Written 30 August 2015
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Annalisa P
15 contributions
Sept 2014 • Friends
The monastery is still functioning today, so it's open to celebrations, weddings and baptisms, that took here large group of people usually unknown in this place. It's really worthy a visit, for great pics and a different atmosphere. You can also rent a room for few days and recover from you busy life in the city.
Written 4 March 2015
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zola155
London, UK44 contributions
July 2018 • Couples
Perched on the top of a hill on the island is this beautiful old monastery with a commanding view of the sea below. We arrived at about 5pm and the gates were open and the only things moving were a few cats and goats which added to the calm and soothing feel of the place. The main church was closed but we walked around the small,picturesque courtyard. This monastery is worth a visit for its location and the 30mins you would need to walk around.
Written 27 July 2018
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Ana
Moscow, Russia371 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
The lovely Panagia Kastriani Monastery is located on the northern side of the island, about 10 km from Loulida, the capital of Kea. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the monastery was named Kastriani since it was built on Kastri hill. According to the local tradition, around 1700 AD, some shepherds saw a light on top of Kastri hill and when they climbed up, they found a icon of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. On this spot (they considered that the Virgin Mary herself chose that site), they built a small church that survives till today (lower level). In 1912, a larger church was built (upper level). The whole complex was done by gifts and offerings of the faithful people. Besides the bell tower, new structures have been added to the monastery's complex, such as rooms for guests, dining room, cells and more. Overall, this is a quaint and peaceful monastery, beautifully painted in blue and white. Its best feature is the breathtaking view to the Aegean Sea and the island of Andros. Wonderful place to visit. Highly recommended.
Written 5 November 2017
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Neal C
Woburn, MA28 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Panagia Kastriani Moni is the first place we visited on our first day in Kea. [In Greece monasteries are usually referred to as Moni.] The drive out was interesting, and even a little scary (at least for me). But well worth it! Kea is fairly small so nowhere is really that far and once you're used to the driving it gets pretty easy. If you don't have a car you can always take a taxi. The views from the monastery are quite spectacular and the monastery itself is a oasis, both the church and the grounds.
There are no longer monks or nuns at this monastery but it is inhabited now by Papa Lefteri (Fr. Lefteris) and his family. Papa Lefteri has been a priest on Kea for many years. The monastery is beautifully maintained and the courtyard is very peaceful. The church is beautiful and the iconography (hagiography) is quite lovely and striking.
There are no longer monks or nuns at this monastery but it is inhabited now by Papa Lefteri (Fr. Lefteris) and his family. Papa Lefteri has been a priest on Kea for many years. The monastery is beautifully maintained and the courtyard is very peaceful. The church is beautiful and the iconography (hagiography) is quite lovely and striking.
Written 14 May 2017
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Ronderland
Beirut, Lebanon2,941 contributions
June 2016 • Friends
A great location where you can feel the peace of nature and the beauty of God. Although far in distance yet worth the ride from the port.
Written 5 June 2016
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come arrivarci? mi sembra una salita ripida....e lunga!!!!!!
Written 9 October 2016
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