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Holy Metropolitan Church of the Entrances of the Virgin
The Holy Metropolitan Church of the Entrance of the Virgin Mary is located in the Athanasios Diakos Square, in the city of Livadeia. Next to the Church is the Holy Metropolis of Thebes and Levadeias. The church was built after 1850 and was dedicated to the Entrance of the Virgin Mary. The interior of the church was entirely covered with white and grey marble slabs. The construction of the church began at the expense of the inhabitants and was completed in 1860. The hagiography of the church was started in the 20th century by the famous local painter Theodore Lazaris, with the Read moreCategory: Religious
Subcategory: Church/Chapels
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Distance straight:0,34 klm
Direction:SW
Monastery of Lycouresi or Panagia tou Myrou
The Monastery of Lycouresi or Panagia tou Myrou is located in the gorge of the small river Aimonas near Cheronia. The church of the monastery dates back to the 15th century and has the rare feature of being roofed by nine domes. In 1821 it was the base of the hero of the Greek Revolution Athanasios Diakos, for the liberation of Livadeia from the Turks. According to popular tradition, its name is due to the protection from wolf raids. The monastery operates as a women`s monastery and celebrates on 8 September. Abbess: Nun Lydia. Tel. +30 22610 95235. Monasteries have specific Read moreCategory: Religious
Subcategory: Monastery
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Distance straight:5,00 klm
Direction:NW
Jerusalem Μonastery of Kimisis tis Theotokos (Assumption of the Virgin Mary)
The historic monastery of the Kimisis tis Theotokos Jerusalem (Assumption of the Virgin Mary) is located near Davlia at an altitude of 900 m on the forested eastern side of Mount Parnassos. It was probably founded in 1088 and since then it has been a remarkable historical and religious center. The monastery is protected from the four points of the horizon in an arrangement that resembles a medieval fortification as the inside of the walls are the cells of the monks. In 1766, in order to face the pressure exerted by the Turks, it was placed under the protection of Read moreCategory: Religious
Subcategory: Monastery
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Distance straight:18,00 klm
Direction:NW
Monastery of Osios Seraphim Domvous
It was founded by Osios Seraphim in 1598 and has been in continuous operation until today. It is located at the southern foothills of Mount Elikonas in the position of Domvos, relatively close to the coastal locations of Zaltsa and Panagia Kalamiotissa (Karachalios). The monastery became a spiritual hive and a pole of attraction for believers because of the holiness of Osios Seraphim. Even today many people come to be healed by leaving vows in the tomb of the Saint, which is located in the vestibule of the Catholicos. It has a fine carved wooden temple and remarkable frescoes. During Read moreCategory: Religious
Subcategory: Monastery
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Distance straight:18,00 klm
Direction:S
Monastery of Agioi Theodoroi
Impressive is the ascetic temple of Agioi Theodoroi which is located in the bay of Zaltsa near the acropolis of ancient Voulis, built on top of a vertical rock of the Corinthian Gulf. Archaeological findings, mainly shells and tiles, testify that this rock has been continuously inhabited since the 7th century BC. Since ancient times, due to the excellent view of the Corinthian Gulf, it served as an observatory of the movement of ships. The presence of Saint Luke in the area was the reason for many hermits and ascetics to settle on these slopes of Mount Helicon around 950 AD. Read moreCategory: Religious
Subcategory: Monastery
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Distance straight:18,00 klm
Direction:SW
Monastery of Agia Paraskevi
The Monastery of Agia Paraskevi is located near the village of Agia Paraskevi on a green slope of Mount Elikonas, at an altitude of 350m. In the monastery is preserved the cross-shaped chapel with a dome of Agia Paraskevi, which was built in 1050, The small chapel believed to be the cemetery chapel of the old monastery. The monastery was completely destroyed by the Turks who burned it and massacred all the monks. Many remains were found which probably date back to the 15th-16th century. Exceptional Byzantine frescoes of 1438 were found in the church. In Agia Paraskevi, sacred relics of Read moreCategory: Religious
Subcategory: Monastery
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Distance straight:11,00 klm
Direction:SE
Monastery of Timios Prodromos
The Monastery of Timios Prodromos is newly established and is located in the village of Lafisti. The monastery used to be a part of the Monastery of Saint Seraphim Domvos. In 2007 the monastery was reconstituted and began to operate as a male monastery and celebrates on August 29. Tel: +30 6981745960 Monasteries have specific and strict visiting hours. Inform yourself before visiting. Read moreCategory: Religious
Subcategory: Monastery
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Distance straight:6,00 klm
Direction:NW
Small chapel of Agia Jerusalem
On a particularly steep slope of the gorge of Kria, after the chapel of Agios Minas, in the cave of Zoodochos Pigi, is the small chapel of Agia Jerusalem. The church inside has a small well with water that locals believe brings good luck. The visitor who climbs the approximately 700 steps will be compensated by the stunning view. Across to the left we can see the Medieval castle, in the background Mount Parnassos, to the right the stone theater, below the gorge formed by the Xirias stream and in the background the city of Livadeia and the plain of Kopaida. In Read moreCategory: Religious
Subcategory: Church/Chapels
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Distance straight:0,98 klm
Direction:SSW