Moni Keras

The Keras Kardiotissas Monastery stands at 650 meters altitude on Mount Dikti northern slopes, 50 kilometers east from Heraklion near Kera village.

First mentioned in manuscripts from 1301, the monastery gained independence from local bishops in 1720 during the Ottoman occupation of Crete.

The monastery contains a collection of 14th and 15th-century murals within its main church, reflecting the religious artistic traditions of medieval Crete.

The monastery welcomes visitors throughout the year, with specific visiting hours that change between summer and winter seasons.

The monastery houses a miraculous icon from 1735, replacing an original icon that now resides in the Church of Saint Alphonsus in Rome.

Location: Hersonissos Municipality

Inception: 14 century

Address: Παναγία Κερά Πεδιάδος,, Moni Kardiotissis 700 05, Greece 700 05 Moni Kardiotissis

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:30-19:00

Phone: +302897051203

GPS coordinates: 35.22450,25.46150

Latest update: August 28, 2025 14:07