Monastery of Saint Michael Archangel of Panormites

The Monastery of Saint Michael Archangel stands along the seafront with a white facade and features the tallest baroque bell tower in the Dodecanese region.

Built over an ancient temple of Apollo around 450 AD, the monastery received major renovations during the eighteenth century, incorporating Venetian architectural elements.

Two museums within the monastery display ecclesiastical items, including silver icons, pontificals, and folk art representing the traditions of Symi island.

Visitors can reach the monastery through regular ferry services from Rhodes or by taking an hour-long bus ride from Symi town.

The monastery receives bottles containing prayers that wash ashore, following a tradition where sailors cast their written appeals into the Mediterranean Sea.

Location: Symi Municipality

Website: http://imsymis.org/english.html

GPS coordinates: 36.54833,27.84605

Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:16