The Prophet Elias Monastery, located at an altitude of 567 metres, was founded in 1711 by the hieromonks Gabriel and Ioakeim Bellonia. The monastery contains the mitre of Gregory V of Constantinople, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries.
The Episcopal Church of Thira is a medieval Byzantine church that was built in the 11th century by Alexis I Comnene (1048/1056 - 1118). The interior of the church is decorated with marble iconostasis and frescoes, dating from the late 11th and 12th centuries.
The 19th-century church of Agios Gerasimos blends perfectly with the Cycladic architectural style of Santorini. Perched on the rocky hillside of the island, it delights visitors with a breathtaking view of the caldera and an endless blue sea. It is no surprise that this church is one of the most desired places for photographers. The main entrance consists of a portico with three whitewashed arches. But the most outstanding feature of this church is the bell tower, also crowned by the typical blue dome.
The monastery of Panayia Hozoviotissa, dating back to the 11th century, is one of the oldest and most important ecclesiastical monuments in Greece. It is located on Mount Profitis Elias, 300 meters above the Aegean Sea.
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