Rating
4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)
Interesting Sites Nearby
User Reviews
Nikola Popovski (15 months ago)
A beautiful monastery, worth a day trip regardless of where you stay in Kefalonia. Very spacious and calm place, even with tourists around. The walk in the yard gives sense of peace, and plenty of spots to just sit, relax, and reflect.
A beautiful monastery, worth a day trip regardless of where you stay in Kefalonia. Very spacious and calm place, even with tourists around. The walk in the yard gives sense of peace, and plenty of spots to just sit, relax, and reflect.
gaetano doci (16 months ago)
Must visit. Today was the day of the saint, an experience who will always be in my mind. The church was full of people and also many outside waiting for the Holy body of the Saint to get out for the ceremony. You also can find the place where the saint has prayed under the ground, not so much air, and the stairs are difficult to climb for the people who are not in good physical condition. If you visit the island should visit this place.
Must visit. Today was the day of the saint, an experience who will always be in my mind. The church was full of people and also many outside waiting for the Holy body of the Saint to get out for the ceremony. You also can find the place where the saint has prayed under the ground, not so much air, and the stairs are difficult to climb for the people who are not in good physical condition. If you visit the island should visit this place.
Yanick Chenier (16 months ago)
Just going into the cave was an experience. The history of the place and why they built the Monastery is amazing. Everybody should read up before going to better understand all the meaning surrounding us.
Just going into the cave was an experience. The history of the place and why they built the Monastery is amazing. Everybody should read up before going to better understand all the meaning surrounding us.
Vera (18 months ago)
The monestary itself was really pretty. We went (coincidentally) in the middle of the event. While neither of us is religious, we can definitely respect and appreciate beautiful cultural experiences such as these. The building itself was really pretty, especially the paintings. Important to note, women with legs showing (I had shorts on) have to cover up by wearing a skirt (you can borrow one there). For men, this isn't an issue. If you like either religious events, you should go at the right time. For everyone who gets a bit overstimulated with lots of people there (and aren't coming for the priest), I'd recommend going later in the afternoon, when the building is almost empty.
The monestary itself was really pretty. We went (coincidentally) in the middle of the event. While neither of us is religious, we can definitely respect and appreciate beautiful cultural experiences such as these. The building itself was really pretty, especially the paintings. Important to note, women with legs showing (I had shorts on) have to cover up by wearing a skirt (you can borrow one there). For men, this isn't an issue. If you like either religious events, you should go at the right time. For everyone who gets a bit overstimulated with lots of people there (and aren't coming for the priest), I'd recommend going later in the afternoon, when the building is almost empty.
Emily Robinson (2 years ago)
Worthy of a day trip and lovely place for a visit. They are quite orthodox which is unconventional but the worship hall is magnificent and enjoyable. Make sure you wear full covered clothes or they do have a robe available for you to cover just in case.
Worthy of a day trip and lovely place for a visit. They are quite orthodox which is unconventional but the worship hall is magnificent and enjoyable. Make sure you wear full covered clothes or they do have a robe available for you to cover just in case.
