Agia Lavra, Historical monastery in Kalavryta, Greece
The monastery complex sits on a hillside with white stone buildings arranged around a central courtyard containing a church and monk cells.
Bishop Germanos of Old Patras raised the first flag of Greek independence at this monastery on March 18, 1821, marking the start of the revolution.
The monastery preserves significant religious artifacts including ancient manuscripts, imperial gifts, and the original revolutionary flag of the Greek nation.
Located 5 kilometers southwest of Kalavryta, visitors can reach the monastery by car or take the scenic rack railway from Diakopto to Kalavryta.
German forces burned the monastery in December 1943, executing the remaining monks under a pine tree that still stands in the monastery grounds.
Location: Kalavryta Municipality
Location: Commune of Kalavryta
Website: http://im-ka.gr/2013-01-07-13-50-14/2013-01-07-13-50-51/5-1
GPS coordinates: 38.01306,22.08111
Latest update: May 10, 2025 17:30
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