UNESCO WHCMixedInscribed 1988
Mount Athos
Overview
An Orthodox spiritual centre since 1054, Mount Athos has enjoyed an autonomous statute since Byzantine times. The 'Holy Mountain', which is forbidden to women and children, is also a recognized artistic site. The layout of the monasteries (about 20 of which are presently inhabited by some 1,400 monks) had an influence as far afield as Russia, and its school of painting influenced the history of Orthodox art.
About Mount Athos
Mount Athos is a mountain on the Athos peninsula in northeastern Greece directly on the Aegean Sea. It is an important center of Eastern Orthodox monasticism.
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Details
- Countries
- Greece
- ISO Codes
- GR
- Area
- 33,042.3 ha
- Coordinates
- 40.2667, 24.2167
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Getting Here
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Nearby Points of Interest
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Πύργος Πουλχερίας
Castle4.7km
★★★★ Major Landmark
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Πύργος Πουλχερίας
Castle4.7km
★★★★ Major Landmark
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Καλιάγρα
Castle5.6km
★★★★ Major Landmark
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Μονή Παντοκράτορος
Monastery4.6km
★★★★ Significant Site
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Πύργος Μεταμόρφωσης
Ruins7.7km
★★★★ Significant Site
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Αυτόνομη Μοναστική Πολιτεία Αγίου Όρους
Historic Building826m
★★★ Significant Site
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Παλαιομονάστηρο
Church1.7km
★★★ Significant Site
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Παλαιομονάστηρο
Church1.7km
★★★ Significant Site
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Κυριακό Ευαγγελισμού της Θεοτόκου
Church2.0km
★★★ Significant Site