Nea Moni, Chios, Greece
November 11, 2025
ProfessorAbe’s latest post takes us on a visit to a UNESCO-listed monastery on the island of Chios
ProfessorAbe’s latest post takes us on a visit to a UNESCO-listed monastery on the island of Chios
DrFumblefinger visits the interesting Gothic Monastery in Alcobaca, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The opulently decorated church at this monastery complex is well worth seeing.
Detail of one of the altars in the monastery church.
Founded in 1526, this monastery is the largest and most important on the island. The photo shows an old olive oil storage room. There is a museum here, too, with a particularly interesting display of old documents and manuscripts.
The church and monastery at Batalha represent an interesting hybrid of Gothic and Manueline architecture. It isan interesting destination and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This monastery is located just off the coastal road linking Nas and Karkinagri and is well worth a visit. It dates from the late 18th
This church is a central part of the monastery complex. The photo shows the left one of its three aisles.
This monastery is well worth visiting. It sits high in the hills near a reservoir and is a perfect destination for a mountain walk in
Gumbo was visiting a historic church/monastery complex in the University city of Coimbra, in which the first two kings of Portugal are buried.
ProfessorAbe’s latest post takes us on a visit to a UNESCO-listed monastery on the island of Chios
DrFumblefinger visits the interesting Gothic Monastery in Alcobaca, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The opulently decorated church at this monastery complex is well worth seeing.
Detail of one of the altars in the monastery church.
Founded in 1526, this monastery is the largest and most important on the island. The photo shows an old olive oil storage room. There is a museum here, too, with a particularly interesting display of old documents and manuscripts.
The church and monastery at Batalha represent an interesting hybrid of Gothic and Manueline architecture. It isan interesting destination and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This monastery is located just off the coastal road linking Nas and Karkinagri and is well worth a visit. It
This church is a central part of the monastery complex. The photo shows the left one of its three aisles.
This monastery is well worth visiting. It sits high in the hills near a reservoir and is a perfect destination
Gumbo was visiting a historic church/monastery complex in the University city of Coimbra, in which the first two kings of Portugal are buried.