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Monastery Agarathos

Greek name: Μονή Αγκαράθου

Say it: Moni Agkarathou

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About

The Agarathos Monastery, officially the Holy Monastery of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, is a Greek Orthodox monastery situated near the village of Sgourokefali (part of Episkopi municipal unit) in the Heraklion region of central Crete, Greece. It is built in a lush green location that is 538 metres (1,765 ft) above sea level, approximately 24 kilometres (15 mi) east of the city of Heraklion.

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Nearby

Places within walking or a short drive, best first.

  • Tower of StamnoiCastle4.7 km away
  • Mouseio KazantzakiMuseum3.8 km away
  • Agios Georgios VourvoulitisRuins2.8 km away
  • To steki tou LampouzouRestaurant4.6 km away
  • Kosmas Traditional TavernaRestaurant4.8 km away
  • KampaétiCafe3.9 km away
  • Agios GeorgiosPlace of worship2.6 km away
  • Agios Ioannis o ProdromosPlace of worship2.8 km away
  • Michaelis ArchangelosPlace of worship2.9 km away
  • Agia MarinaPlace of worship2.9 km away
  • Panagia Kera LimniotissaPlace of worship3.3 km away
  • Naos PanagiasPlace of worship3.4 km away