Patmos Island is famous for its natural beauty and history.
Discover attractions of the Greek islands, mainland and metropolis. Apart from archaeological sites, monuments and museums, did you know that you can visit some of the most amazing monuments of geological interest in the word? Don't miss the chance to visit the Petrified Forest of Lesvos and Meteora in Thessaly, Central Patmos Island!
Patmos Island, Patmos Island, Dodecanese The Monastery’s History
At the site where the catholicon of the monastery of St. John the Theologian was built there were pre-existent ruins of an Early Christian basilica and a later oratory dedicated to the same saint. Traces... View More
Rock of Kallikatsou
Patmos Island, Patmos Island, Dodecanese According to the legend, the Stone of Kallikaltsou is nothing but the curse of a mother that was really effective: Lured by the beautiful sea of the bay, having just received Communion, a girl wanted to dive in its water.... View More
Aporthianos Road
Patmos Island, Patmos Island, Dodecanese Aporthianos road is the oldest stone path with a length of 2.4 km that connects Chora with Skala (a walk of about 40 minutes from Chora to Skala and 50 minutes in the opposite direction) and the first public road on the island.... View More
Aporthianos Road
Archaeological Site of Kastelli
Patmos Island, Patmos Island, Dodecanese The position of Kastelli is arguably the most important archaeological site of Patmos, where ruins of the ancient acropolis and foundations of the temple of Apollo are saved.
As a naturally fortified hill, Kastelli rises west... View More
Archaeological Site of Kastelli
Baptistry
Patmos Island, Patmos Island, Dodecanese The Chapel of Saint John the Theologian is located in Skala, close to the port’s waterfront; next to it there are the preserved ruins of building, which during the Early Christian period was used as a «baptistry». According... View More
Baptistry
Cave of the Apocalypse
Patmos Island, Patmos Island, Dodecanese The Cave of the Apocalypse is situated about halfway up the mountain on the Aegean island of Patmos, along the road between the villages of Chora and Skala.
This grotto is believed to mark the spot where John of Patmos received... View More
Cave of the Apocalypse
Holy Annunciation Monastery
Patmos Island, Patmos Island, Dodecanese The Monastery of the Annunciation, the largest nunnery on the island ,is located in the southwestern part of the island and it has an outstanding view of the bay of Kipi, as it has been built on the cliff’s edge.
In 1613 the... View More
Holy Annunciation Monastery
Italian Building
Patmos Island, Patmos Island, Dodecanese Built in 1932, by order of the Italian Governor Mario Lago to house the barracks of the Constabulary, the Post, the Customs and its warehouses, the “Italian Building”, as it is called today, is located in the central square... View More
Italian Building
Nikolaides Mansion
Patmos Island, Patmos Island, Dodecanese Two – storey building with Gothic features, Nikolaides Mansion was built between 1705 and 1796 in Chora of Patmos and is a typical example of the urban architecture of the island. Downstairs there are the fournario (galley),... View More
Nikolaides Mansion
Simantiri Mansion
Patmos Island, Patmos Island, Dodecanese The oldest building in the country after the Monastery, located near the renowned Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi, Simantiri Mansion was built in 1625 by Smyrnian artisans and is a characteristic patmian two-storey mansion, which... View More
Simantiri Mansion
Stavrakas Mansion
Patmos Island, Patmos Island, Dodecanese Built around 1870–80 to the north side of the main settlement, the Stavrakas Mansion lies directly below the walls of Saint John’s Monastery,... View More
Stavrakas Mansion
Windmills of Patmos
Patmos Island, Patmos Island, Dodecanese Built in the east of the Holy Monastery of Patmos, on the top of the hill with view of the sea, the three windmills of Chora gave their name to the neighboring district of Mili. From the moment of their restoration in 2010, they... View More
Windmills of Patmos
Zoothochos Pigi Monastery
Patmos Island, Patmos Island, Dodecanese The Nunnery “Zoodochos Pigi” is located southwest of the Monastery of St. John the Theologian in Chora and was founded in 1607 by the Abbot of the Monastery of St. John the Theologian, Parthenios Pagkostas, who dedicated it... View More