Best places: Monasteries in Greece

6 Eastern Orthodox monasteries listed as a World Heritage site, built on top of rock pillars.

👍👍 A holy place for worshipping the Theotokos Maria, Panagia. Gorgeous surroundings, clean skies, and plenty of things to see. Amazing views, straight from a fairytale. God bless!

👍👍 Very beautiful monastery in a special location. It's amazing the feeling you get when you get there and face it. We enjoyed the view, we learned the history of the monastery from a monk who wanted to explain it to us. Information: Better not to bother the monks unless they show you they are availabl...

👍👍 [visited in July 2021] Little, quaint monastery in an incredible natural setting. You’re more likely to meet cats than monks or priests. If your journey takes you through the area it’s a must see.

Built by monks in the 10th century, this landmark monastery houses historic artwork & artifacts.

Seaside Christian site from the 10th-century with frescoes & the sacred icon of Panagia Portaitissa.

👍👍 This monastery in the mountains is amazing. It is also a museum and is extremely well kept. The nuns are so welcoming and informative and there is fantastic mountain spring drinking water available. The main Church is fantastic and you can feel peace and God’s presence not only in the church but in...

12th-century Serbian Orthodox monastery on Mt Athos, with a sacred 3-handed icon of the Virgin Mary.

Precariously balanced on a rocky outcrop, this monastery was founded in the 14th century.

Atop a cliff, this monastery from the mid 14th century features a chapel with frescos & a museum.

Working monastery dating to the 14th century, with frescoes, holy relics & sweeping coastal views.

Historic mountain monastery with an ornate interior, water views & a small zoo.

This ornate Byzantine-style monastery dates to the 11th century & features mosaics & frescoes.

👍👍 Very beautiful! You must be covered from knees down also covering your shoulders. They will provide you with clothing if you happen to not bring that. Takes about 30 minutes to see everything. some amazing pictures to take and a great souvenir store. Located right on the blast of the coast great pan...

Started in a cave on a steep cliff, this monastery dating back to the 4th century is a famous sight.

👍👍 Beautiful monastery. Free entrance. Appropriate clothing is required. There is a small Chapel to burn a candle for a small donation. The monastery is very nicely decorated. In the chandelier you can see ostrich eggs used for decoration

Around 300 steps lead to this tiny Byzantine-era monastery perched on a hill overlooking the sea.

Reached by many steps, this historic monastery sits on a dramatic rocky point with sweeping views.

Small medieval monastery founded in the late 14th century atop a sandstone cliff.

👍👍 IIt is a place to go ,and get away from the hustle and bustle Clocer to the Saints and our Lord Jesus ,For a person that is not familiar with the Monastery is well worth Visiting, for different reasons ,and for meditation