Karyes

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Karyes is a settlement in Mount Athos. It is the seat of the clerical and secular administration of the Athonite monastic community. The 2011 Greek census reported a population of 163 inhabitants. It is the largest settlement in Mount Athos. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~240 pplCoordinates: 40°15'29"N, 24°14'45"E

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Karyes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

2.7 miSW
Monastery
St. Panteleimon Monastery
70 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...
4.7 miS
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Simonopetra
120 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...
2.2 miE
Monastery
Monastery of Iviron
58 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.
~1800 ftS
Monastery
Koutloumousiou Monastery
9 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...
5.5 miS
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Gregoriou Monastery
140 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...
1.8 miNE
Monastery
Stavronikita
46 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...
5.6 miNW
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Zograf monastery
143 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...
4.1 miSE
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Karakallou Monastery
105 min walk • Nestled on the eastern peninsula of Mount Athos in Greece, the Karakallou Monastery is a bastion of Orthodox spirituality and heritage. This historic monastery, founded in the 11th century, stands as a testament to centuries of monastic life and religious devotion.
3.9 miW
Monastery
Docheiariou
100 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...
3.3 miSE
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Philotheou monastery
85 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...
2.4 miSW
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Xeropotamou Monastery
62 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.