Church of St. George
This is a small church perched atop the highest point of the island of Ikaria. It is constructed from local stone.
Other nearby buildings
Monastery of Saint John the Theologian
The Holy Monastery of St. John the Theologian is an Orthodox monastery founded in 1088 on the island of Patmos at the location where both Catholics and Orthodox believe that John the Apostle wrote the Gospel and the Revelation. Since 1999, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Monastery of Paleokastro
The monastery was established in the 18th century as a nunnery . It is located on top of a hill, next to the remains of the Gizi castle, which explains its current name (paleokastro is Greek for old "castle").
Panagia Tourliani Monastery
This 14th-century monastery in Ano Mera is dedicated to Panagia Tourliani, the patroness of Mykonos island, and is a popular destination for pilgrims since the 16th century.
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