Skete of Saint Andrew, Mount Athos

Name: Skete of Saint Andrew
Address: Mount Athos, Greece

#4 among attractions in Mount Athos

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The Skete of Saint Andrew, also the Skete of Apostle Andrew and Great Anthony or Skiti Agiou Andrea in Karyes is a monastic institution on Mount Athos. It is a dependency of Vatopedi Monastery and is the site of the Athonias Ecclesiastical Academy. ()

Local name: Σκήτη Αγίου Ανδρέα Coordinates: 40°15'44"N, 24°14'40"E

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

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

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