Monastery of St. John the Baptist
Contact info:
- Monastery of St. John the Baptist, Korakies, Akrotiri, 73100, Chania, Crete, Greece
- +30 28210 64571
- http://www.imka.gr/metropolis/ieres-mones/223.html
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Description
The Monastery of St. John the Baptist in Korakies on the Akrotiri peninsula near Chania is a historic Greek Orthodox monastery dating back to the Byzantine period that survived destruction and restoration over centuries. Its katholikon and chapels remain preserved, and the monastery played a role in local history, serving at times as a refuge during conflicts and housing a library of theological and historical works.
- Ideal for
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