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It is Byzantine style, with four domes, twin church. The post-Byzantine architectural elements of the church, belong to the 11th and 12th centuries …
the church of Assumption of Virgin Mary in Platanos village of Samos, is a complex two-aisles building, since 1787 according inscription at the entrance of the church
Exhibits, which come from the monasteries and churches of Samos, submit and transport the visitors to another time and give them the image of timeless church life and the local ecclesiastical art, uniting together the farthest historical past with…
The General State Archives of Samos prefecture (G.S.A.), is the current name of “Samos Historical Archive”, which is evolution of “Samos public archives” that was created in 1882 by the Hegemonic administration, in order to…
was founded in 1586 by the monks Nilus and Dionysos
he monastery of “Megali Panagia” (Greek Μεγάλη Παναγιά = Great Virgin Mary) or “pende ospition” (=five houses) founded in 1586 by the monks Nilus and Dionysos, who had become a monks in mount “Latros” near ancient Miletus in middle east.
the most important and best preserved Byzantine monument of Samos. External masonry betrays influences from the art of Constantinople …
Metamorfosis Sotiros at Pythagoreion, it has an excellent marble iconostasis and pulpit of early 20 century, is also designated historical listed monument …..
is another monument of Samos with remarkable frescoes dating from the 17th century
is a rare a Byzantine ecclesiastical monument, the history of which dates back to the 8th century AD.
Since 1566, the oldest in the island
The monastery of Panagia Vronda (Greek Παναγία Βροντά = Virgin peal) or Vrodiani or “Kokkariani”, was founded in 1566 by the monks Iakovos and Makarios which was seeking to find a quiet place for their spiritual uplift.
