Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete Agios Petros and Pavlos monastery was built in the early years of the Venetian, next to the sea wall of the city and was the Catholic monastery of the Dominican Order monks.
In its original form was a single-aisle with a wooden... View More
Agia Irini Krousona Monastery
Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete The Monastery of Agia Irini, is located in the south of Krousonas, on the foothills of Psiloritis. It was one of the richest monasteries in the the early years of the era of Ottoman rule.
The date of the monastery foundation... View More
Agia Irini Krousona Monastery
Odigitria Monastery
Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete Odigitria - Hodegetria Monastery is one of the oldest and grandest monasteries on Crete.
It is a citadel-type monastery, with a large fortified tower in its courtyard to protect the monks from pirates who arrived from... View More