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Greece - Lefkada, Faneromeni Monastery

Faneromeni Monastery - the most important religious center on the island of Lefkada - was built in 1634 on the site of an ancient temple dedicated to Artemis, the goddess of hunt, forests and animas. On this site, the students of Apostle Paul had preached Christianity some centuries ago.

In the Venetian times, particularly in the 18th century, the monastery was renovated, but unfortunately, two fires burnt it down. In the late 19th century the monastery was rebuolt in its current state. Today, it hosts an interesting Ecclesiastical Museum with rare Byzantine icons, paintings, carvings, handwritten manuscripts and other religious relics.

The monastery is located on a hill above the town of Lefkada and offers great views to the village and the northern side of the island PiP5).
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Erika+Manfred said:

HFF, have a good weekend
2 years ago ( translate )

Léopold said:

Belle architecture qui exhorte au calme.
2 years ago ( translate )

Nora Caracci said:

very lovely place, great reportage !
hFF !
2 years ago

Roger (Grisly) said:

Superb series and terrific notes Jaap
HFF and a good weekend
2 years ago ( translate )

TOZ said:

Anotheer super Image of this beautiful building Jaap.
HFF have a great weekend.
TOZ
2 years ago

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbes images ensoleillées !
HFF et Bon weekend. Amitiés
2 years ago ( translate )

Mikus said:

Very beautiful monastery with an ornate interior. Have a peaceful weekend and HFF, Jaap.
2 years ago ( translate )

Günter Klaus said:

Da zeigst du wieder sehr schöne Aufnahmen lieber Jaap,herrlich ist diese weite Aussicht auf dieses schöne Gebiet und auch deine Innenaufnahmen sind vom Feinsten :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Tag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
2 years ago ( translate )

Frode said:

HFF and a nice weekend.
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tiabunna said:

A great series, Jaap. Greece certainly has some interesting monasteries. HFF and have a good weekend
2 years ago ( translate )

Marije Aguillo said:

Preciosas fotos todas ellas llenas de esa intensa luz mediterránea.
2 years ago ( translate )

Ruebenkraut said:

HFF Jaap!
2 years ago ( translate )

Percy Schramm said:

Another fine serie of Greece. HFF, wish you a nice weekend, Jaap !
2 years ago ( translate )

Mario Vargas said:

Great history, amazing serie of shots, HFF
2 years ago

Stephan Fey said:

HFF, Jaap. Have a good weekend ahead! A very nice series!
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