Odigitria monastery
The monastery of Odigitria is a monastery of great importance and historical value and one of the oldest in Crete. It is located at the west edge of the Asterousia mountains at an altitude of 250 m.
The monastery was surrounded by walls, part of them still stands. The temple of the monastery is dedicated to the assumption of Holly-Mother and to the Saint Apostles (Peter & Paul). Inside the temple there are valuable frescoes, icons of famous painters and iconostasis.
The monastery is connected with the legendary freedom fighter 'Ksopateras' (1788 - 1828)
In the area of the monastery at Agioi Eftihianoi was found an ancient (Early Minoan) cemetery.
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In and/or around Odigitria monastery:
(within a radius of
50
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Red Beach
Matala, South - West Iraklion
at 4.8km(W) from Odigitria monastery
Matala Village
Messara, South - West Iraklion
at 4.9km(NW) from Odigitria monastery
Sivas Village
Messara, Iraklion South
at 5km(N) from Odigitria monastery
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