The monastery of Elonis dates from about 1300. Following the failure of the revolution of 1770, the Ottomans destroyed the region as a reprisal, demolishing the monastery. The monastery was rebuilt in the late 18th century. It is now a women's monastery.
The church was built in 15th century (1428) in a autonomous Greek kingdom which created after the contemporary dissolution of Byzantin Empire(1204–1261). It's a cross in square with domed basilica.
The Monastery of St. Anargyroi was founded on the 11th, on the site of an ancient Greek temple. Like many monasteries in the region, he participated actively in the War of Independence (1821-1829). Renovated after the Second World War, the monastery was entrusted to a woman brotherhood.
The church has built on top of the plateau of Monemvasia in 12th century (1149-1150) with the classic Byzantine architecture style. The dome is based on six arches but few frescoes have survived due to damages during the Ottoman Empire; the windows are decorated with brick patterns.
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