Hozoviotissa monastery, Orthodox monastery in Amorgos, Greece
The monastery building spans 40 meters in length and 5 meters in width, carved into a steep cliff face 300 meters above the Aegean Sea.
Emperor Alexios I Komnenos ordered the renovation of the monastery in 1088, transforming the structure into an eight-level religious complex within the rock face.
The monastery preserves religious artifacts from Palestine, including a collection of Byzantine icons and manuscripts that reflect Orthodox Christian traditions.
Visitors need to climb 300 steps to reach the monastery entrance, where monks provide traditional Greek treats and refreshments after the ascent.
The monastery contains 72 different rooms across eight levels, including monastic cells, kitchens, and water storage systems integrated into the natural rock formation.
Location: Amorgos Municipality
Inception: 1088
Founders: Alexios I Komnenos
Elevation above the sea: 300 m
GPS coordinates: 36.83452,25.90951
Latest update: May 14, 2025 06:57
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