Best places: Religions in Greece

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

Historic church & monastery with a famed icon & red carpet for pilgrims who approach on their knees.

👍👍 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...

This church is built upon the site of an ancient Roman bath house & contains Saint Demetrius' body.

Oak trees grow through the stone walls of this small, centuries-old church linked to a local legend.

👍👍 Beautiful church. The artwork on the roof is exquisite and the portraits are wonderfully made and detailed. The church itself has many holy relics related to Greek Orthodox. The architecture is beautiful. Cafe outside to get great desserts and drinks. A must see in Lesvos.

👍👍 [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.

Byzantine-style basilica & pilgrimage site with a gold-plated cross & 13 domes, housing holy relics.

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

Striking church built into a mountainside cave, with Byzantine icons, gardens & views of Athens.

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.

Large Byzantine-era stone church, with religious icons & other historic artwork.