The Monastery Of Faneromenis
Drimalia 843 02, Greece
Imposing and white, the Monastery of Faneromeni overlooks the Aegean Sea. One of the major monasteries of the island, located in between the villages Eggares and Keramoti, 16 km from Naxos Town. The monastery is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The date of erection is lost in time, but is estimated to have been constructed in the 14th century. and several years later,in the 16th century took the form it has today. The monastery flourished in the 19th century. and have written about this and many important writers. Visitors can visit the monastery all days during the year. On August 15, the monastery celebrates for three days.
Imposing and white, the Monastery of Faneromeni overlooks the Aegean Sea. One of the major monasteries of the island, located in between the villages Eggares and Keramoti, 16 km from Naxos Town. The monastery is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The date of erection is lost in time, but is estimated to have been constructed in the 14th century. and several years later,in the 16th century took the form it has today. The monastery flourished in the 19th century. and have written about this and many important writers. Visitors can visit the monastery all days during the year. On August 15, the monastery celebrates for three days.
