Monastery of the Amalfitani, Byzantine monastery on Mount Athos, Greece.
The Monastery of the Amalfitani sits among forested slopes at 2,033 meters elevation, featuring Byzantine architectural elements and religious symbols throughout its structure.
Founded by Italian monks from the Amalfi Coast during the medieval period, this monastery represents early connections between Western and Eastern Christian traditions.
The monastery maintains an extensive collection of religious manuscripts, artifacts, and traditional Orthodox practices within the autonomous monastic community of Mount Athos.
Male visitors must obtain a special permit called diamonitirion to enter Mount Athos, with strict daily limits on the number of permitted guests.
Located in a male-only territory, this monastery operates under specific regulations that have remained unchanged for over a millennium.
Location: monastic community of Mount Athos
GPS coordinates: 40.20420,24.33800
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:52
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