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Monastery of Metamorfosi in Kimi

Currently 2.90/5 1 2 3 4 5 Rating 2.9/5 (10 votes) Location: Kimi Prefecture: Evia Approximately 5 km northeast of Kimi and below the Byzantine Castle of the 11th century stands the stone built monastery of Metamorfosi, built in the heart of a lush, wooded hill. The creation of the monastery dates to the 16th century. On either side of the main entrance one can still see the embrasures, used in the past for the defence of the monastery. On the left-hand side of the courtyard there is a fountain with crystal-clear waters. Today the monastery is inhabited by nuns who are engaged in hagiography and embroidery with gold thread. They also operate a handicraft exhibition. The monastery holds festivities on August 6th and December 20th every year.

 

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