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Limonos Monastery in Lesvos

Limonos monastery is located near the village of Filia, about 13 kilometres northwest of Skala Kalloni and about 20 kilometres south of Molyvos.

 

Limonos Monastery. Lesvos.

Part of Limonos Monastery.

 

 

The monastery, founded in 1526, is very interesting, partly because it is Lesvos' largest monastery, partly because it hosts a large library with more than 2,500 books and 450 manuscripts dating from the 9th century onwards, partly because of the many beautiful churches and chapels.

 

The courtyard of Limonos Monastery in Lesvos.

The courtyard of Limonos Monastery.


Inside the actual monastery area there are a couple of three beautiful churches, some of them may only be visited by men (due to an old tradition as it says on the signs). The monastery is also a museum and there are many interesting things to see. Outside the monastery there are about 40 small churches, some are so small that they just have room for a priest.

 

Some of the tiny churches outside Limonos Monastery in Lesvos.

Some of the tiny churches outside the monastery. And a peacock. :-D

 

If you are interested in monasteries, do not miss the Taxiarchis Monastery near Molyvos.


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