Monasteries in Chalkidiki - landmarks

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List of interesting landmarks in Chalkidiki


Mount Athos

Mount Athos

Chalkidiki, GreeceMount Athos is situated on the eastern arm of Chalkidiki, Athos arm. It is the only place in Greece devoted entirely to prayer and praise God. Therefore, Mount Athos is called "Holy Mountain".

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Athos mountain

Athos Mountain

Chalkidiki, GreeceMount Athos or Holy Mountain has a length of 60km and a Latin of 12 and 18 km. The altitude of the Athon peak is 2030 meters. Until the coming of the Virgin Mary, the Holy Mountain was in the darkness of idol worship. At the top of Athon is the Apollo idol made of gold with a huge height.

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Prodrom Shrine

Prodrom Shrine

Chalkidiki, GreeceProdromul Shrine is a Romanian settlement on Mount Athos. The Prodromul Shrine (that is, the Forerunner) was founded between 1852-1866 by Hieronymus Nifon Ionescu and his apprentice, the Hieronymite Nectarie. It is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist and is in the territory of Lavra Monastery.

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The Lako Shrine

The Lako Shrine

Chalkidiki, GreeceThe Lacu Shrine is also known as the Holy Martyr Dimitrie Shrine. It is located in the central part of the Peninsula, between the Amalfino Tower and the Saint Paul Monastery. The hermitage is inhabited by Romanian monks and belongs to St. Paul's Monastery.

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