What to do and see in West Greece, West Greece: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

October 27, 2021 Mikaela Didonna

Discover the best top things to do in West Greece, Greece including Iera Moni Agiou Ioannou Prodromou Vomvokous, Archaeological Site of Olympia, Monastery of Kremasti, Saint Nectarios Of Aegina, Iera Moni Panagias Eleousas, Moni Agion Theodoron.
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1. Iera Moni Agiou Ioannou Prodromou Vomvokous

Vomvokou, Nafpaktos, Naupactus 303 00 Greece +30 2634 027401 [email protected] http://el.monasterystjohn-nafpaktos.com/
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Iera Moni Agiou Ioannou Prodromou Vomvokous

The Monastery of St. John is 15 km NE of Nafpaktos near the mountain village of Vomvokou. The Monastery belongs to the Metropolis of Nafpaktos and St. Vlassios. The Monastery was possibly founded in the 11th century. The Katholikon was built in 1695 on the site of an older church in the 12th century. The Monastery operated as Stavropegic. The iconography have been completed between 1703-1722.

2. Archaeological Site of Olympia

Archea Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece +30 2624 022517 http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=2358
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Archaeological Site of Olympia

Reviewed By andrewbT6830DR - London, United Kingdom

We had a guide who explained about the site very interesting learning all about the site the museum is very interesting The running track is impressive seeing where the Olympic flame is lit is interesting had to YouTube as did not realised the flame is lit and transported to the intended site were the olympics are taking place Well worth a visit

3. Monastery of Kremasti

Pyrgos Greece
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Monastery of Kremasti

Reviewed By REDMAN5314 - Egaleo, Greece

Next to Ancient Olympia is that wonderful monastery in the nature. It brings you peace and calm feelings, closer to spirituality.

4. Saint Nectarios Of Aegina

Vartholomio 270 50 Greece
Saint Nectarios Of Aegina

Saint Nectarios of Aegina is a picturesque chapel in a beautiful place in Mahos village

5. Iera Moni Panagias Eleousas

Vartholomio 270 50 Greece

6. Moni Agion Theodoron

Aroania 250 16 Greece

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