Skete of the Annunciation, Mount Athos

Name: Skete of the Annunciation
Address: Mount Athos, Greece

#8 among attractions in Mount Athos

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The Skete of the Annunciation of the Theotokos is a skete of the Monastery of Xenophontos, on Mount Athos, Greece. ()

Local name: Σκήτη Ευαγγελισμού της ΘεοτόκουCoordinates: 40°15'9"N, 24°11'53"E

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Skete of the Annunciation – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Panteleimon Monastery, Simonopetra, Monastery of Iviron, Koutloumousiou Monastery.

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St. Panteleimon Monastery
27 min walk • Nestled on the rugged slopes of Mount Athos in Greece, the St. Panteleimon Monastery stands as a beacon of Orthodox Christian spirituality and cultural heritage. This imposing structure, often referred to as "Rossikon," is renowned for its rich history and deep...
5 miSE
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Simonopetra
128 min walk • Perched on the rocky cliffs of Mount Athos in Greece, the Simonopetra Monastery is a breathtaking example of Byzantine architecture and spiritual devotion. Founded in the 13th century by Saint Simon the Athonite, this Eastern Orthodox monastery is one of twenty that...
4.6 miE
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Monastery of Iviron
118 min walk • Perched on the rocky cliffs of Mount Athos, the Monastery of Iviron serves as a beacon of spiritual and historical significance. This Orthodox Christian monastery, established in the 10th century, is a prime example of Byzantine architecture and religious devotion.
2.6 miE
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Koutloumousiou Monastery
67 min walk • Nestled on the verdant slopes of Mount Athos in Greece, the Koutloumousiou Monastery stands as a serene testament to Byzantine spirituality and architectural splendor. This holy site, one of twenty monasteries on the Athos peninsula, is an integral part of the Orthodox...
5.9 miSE
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Gregoriou Monastery
151 min walk • Nestled on the western coast of the Mount Athos peninsula in Greece, the Gregoriou Monastery stands as a serene beacon of Orthodox spirituality. This holy site, founded in the 14th century, is one of the twenty self-governing monasteries in the spiritual community of...
4.3 miE
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Stavronikita
110 min walk • Nestled on the verdant slopes of Mount Athos in Greece, the Stavronikita Monastery stands as a testament to the Byzantine monastic tradition that has flourished in this region for centuries. This spiritual haven, part of the autonomous monastic state of the Holy...
4.2 miNW
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Zograf monastery
107 min walk • Nestled in the serene northern slopes of Mount Athos in Greece, the Zograf Monastery stands as a testament to the enduring spiritual traditions of Eastern Orthodox Christianity. This Bulgarian Orthodox monastery, one of the twenty monasteries on the Mount Athos...
1.7 miNW
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Docheiariou
43 min walk • Nestled on the western coast of the Mount Athos peninsula in Greece lies the Docheiariou Monastery, an emblem of spiritual heritage and Byzantine architecture. This Orthodox Christian monastery, established in the 10th century, is one of twenty monasteries on the Mount...
5.3 miE
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Philotheou monastery
135 min walk • Nestled among the verdant slopes of Mount Athos in Greece, Philotheou Monastery stands as a testament to the enduring spiritual tradition of the Orthodox Christian faith. This impressive monastic community, part of the twenty ruling monasteries on the peninsula, was...
2.1 miSE
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Xeropotamou Monastery
53 min walk • Xeropotamou monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery at the monastic state of Mount Athos in Greece, in the middle side of peninsula. The monastery ranks eighth in the hierarchy of the Athonite monasteries. It was founded in the 10th century, and is dedicated to the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste.
4.2 miNE
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Pantokratoros Monastery
108 min walk • Pantokratoros monastery is a Greek Orthodox monastery in the monastic state of Mount Athos in Greece. It stands on the north-eastern side of the Athos peninsula, and is dedicated to the Transfiguration of Our Lord.