Konstamonitou Monastery

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The Kastamonitou Monastery, officially called Konstamonitou Monastery, is an Orthodox Christian monastery in the monastic state of Mount Athos in Greece. It stands on the southeastern side of the Athos peninsula. The monastery ranks twentieth and last in the hierarchy of the Athonite monasteries. ()

Local name: Μονή Κωνσταμονίτου Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 40°17'20"N, 24°10'30"E

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Konstamonitou Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Panteleimon Monastery, Hilandar, Koutloumousiou Monastery, Stavronikita.

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