Monasteries of Crete

Halepa Monastery
Halepa Monastery
Halepa Monastery was founded at the end of the era of Venetian rule and, according to documents dating back to 1555, it owned a significant amount
Milopotamos
Type: Monastery
Time Period: Venetian Period
Hodegetria (Our Lady of the Way) Monastery
Hodegetria (Our Lady of the Way) Monastery
Hodegetria Monastery is one of the oldest and grandest monasteries on Crete, with its history closely linked to that of small monasteri
Festos
Type: Monastery
Time Period: Venetian Period, Ottoman Period
Kaliviani (Mother Mary of Kalyvia) Convent
Kaliviani (Mother Mary of Kalyvia) Convent
The women's coenobitic Monastery of Panagia Kaliviani (Mother Mary of Kalyvia) is located at the site of a men's monastery from the Byzantine era t
Festos
Type: Monastery
Time Period: Venetian Period, Ottoman Period
Kallergis Monastery (Kastelli)
Kallergis Monastery (Kastelli)
Kallergis Monastery was built during the era of Venetian rule.
Minoa Pediada
Type: Monastery
Time Period: Venetian Period
Kapsa Monastery
Kapsa Monastery
The monastery is situated at the mouth of Perivolakia Gorge.
Ierapetra
Type: Monastery
Time Period: Venetian Period
Kera Kardiotissa (Our Lady of the Heart) Convent
Kera Kardiotissa (Our Lady of the Heart) Convent
Kera Kardiotissa Convent is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, as are most Cretan monasteries.
Hersonissos
Type: Monastery
Time Period: 2nd Byzantine Period
Koudoumas Monastery
Koudoumas Monastery
Koudoumas Monastery, which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is located on a beautiful coastal area south of Kofina peak.
Arhanes-Asterousia
Type: Monastery
Time Period: Ottoman Period
Kremasta (Hanging) Convent
Kremasta (Hanging) Convent
The name of the Convent is connected to its citadel-type architecture and its location, making it seem like its hanging from the hillside.
Agios Nikolaos
Type: Monastery
Time Period: Venetian Period
Kroustallenia Monastery
Kroustallenia Monastery
Kroutstallenia Monastery, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, was already in existence during the 2nd Byzantine era of Crete (961-1204).
Lasithi Plateau
Type: Monastery
Time Period: 2nd Byzantine Period, Venetian Period
Paliani Convent
Paliani Convent
This is one of the oldest convents on Crete, situated south of Venerato village and built on top of the ruins of an ancient temple, as confirmed by
Heraklio
Type: Monastery
Time Period: 1st Byzantine Period
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