Peribleptos Monastery, Byzantine monastery in Mystras, Greece.
The Peribleptos Monastery consists of a two-column cross-in-square church built into a cliff face, featuring squared stones and inlaid tiles throughout its structure.
Manuel Kantakouzenos and Isabelle de Lusignan established the monastery between 1365 and 1374, incorporating both Eastern Orthodox and Western architectural elements into its design.
The monastery walls display extensive frescoes created between 1350 and 1375, including a collection of 25 scenes dedicated to Marian themes and biblical narratives.
The monastery maintains regular visiting hours within the archaeological site of Mystras, with guided tours available to explore the preserved religious architecture and artworks.
Multiple artists contributed to the wall paintings, while later political changes led to the systematic removal of emblems associated with the Kantakouzenos and Lusignan families.
Location: Sparta Municipality
Inception: 14 century
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture
GPS coordinates: 37.07137,22.37076
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:10
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