Santorini Island, Santorini Island, Cyclades The initial temple of Agios Nikolaos (Saint Nicholas) was built inside the castle of Skaros and belonged to the Gyzi family. In 1651, the day of the celebration, it had been decided to transform the temple into a feminine monastery... View More
Agios Nikolaos Monastery
Profitou Iliou Monastery
Santorini Island, Santorini Island, Cyclades In the years between 1711 and 1724, at an altitude of 567 m above Pyrgos, the male monastery of Profitis (Prophet) Elias was built. The view from this point is fantastic. Few monks live here, and access to females has been allowed... View More