Monastery of Vrontesios, Orthodox monastery in Faistos Municipality, Greece
The Monastery of Vrontesios stands at 550 meters altitude on Mount Ida's southern slopes, offering views over the Mesara Plain and Asterousia Mountains.
Founded on January 17, 1301, the monastery gained prominence after 1500 when the nearby Varsamonerou Monastery declined, becoming a regional monastic center.
The monastery contains a two-nave church dedicated to Saint Anthony and Saint Thomas, featuring remnants of medieval frescoes in its southern section.
Visitors can access the monastery between Zaros and Vorizia villages, approximately 50 kilometers southwest of Heraklion in south-central Crete.
A Venetian-era marble fountain at the entrance depicts Adam and Eve with four faces representing the rivers of Eden, earning it the name Fountain Monastery.
Location: Faistos Municipality
Inception: 14 century
GPS coordinates: 35.14370,24.88103
Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:43
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