Nea Moni, Chios

Name: Nea Moni
Address: Chios, Greece

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Nea Moni is an 11th-century monastery on the island of Chios that has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located on the Provateio Oros Mt. in the island's interior, about 15 km from Chios town. It is well known for its mosaics, which, together with those at Daphni and Hosios Loukas, are among the finest examples of "Macedonian Renaissance" art in Greece. ()

Local name: Νέα Μονή Χίου Unesco: from 1990Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 38°22'27"N, 26°3'18"E

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Nea Moni – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Daskalopetra monument, Castle of Chios, Karfas, Chios Byzantine Museum.

5.4 miNE
Temple
Daskalopetra monument, Chios
139 min walk • The Daskalopetra monument is a rock-cut shrine to the goddess Cybele at Daskalopetra, near Vrontados on Chios, in Greece, dating to the late sixth or early fifth century BC. It is probably the earliest known cult site of the Cybele in the Greek world.
4.4 miE
Historical place, Forts and castles
Castle of Chios, Chios
112 min walk • The Castle of Chios is a medieval citadel in Chios town on the Greek island of Chios.
6.5 miSE
Neighbourhood
Karfas, Chios
166 min walk • Karfas, is a small town on the island of Chios, Greece. Located 7 kilometers south of Chios, Karfas is among the most popular destinations on the Island, attracting high amounts of tourism due to its cosmopolitan beaches, studios, residences, clubs, restaurants, and general nightlife.
4.4 miE
Museum
Chios Byzantine Museum, Chios
113 min walk • The Chios Byzantine Museum is a museum in Chios, Greece.
4.6 miE
History museum, Museum, Archaeological museum
Archaeological Museum of Chios, Chios
117 min walk • The Archaeological Museum of Chios is a museum located on Michalon Street in Chios town, Chios, Greece. It was constructed in 1966-1971 and covers a total area of 2500 square metres. 1200 square metres of floor space is occupied by the exhibitions.
4 miE
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Osmaniye Mosque, Chios
104 min walk • Osmaniye Mosque, also locally called Frangomachala Mosque is one of the three remaining mosques on the island of Chios, Greece, located inside the old citadel area of Chios town, which was the main neighborhood of the Turkish community of the island.
5.2 miNE
Town
Vrontados
132 min walk • One of the most iconic landmarks in Vrontados is the Church of Agios Markos, a beautiful 19th-century church with a distinctive red dome that dominates the town's skyline. Visitors can explore the church's intricate architecture and ornate interior, as well as enjoy...