Churches in Amorgos

Amorgos is one of the most picturesque islands of the Cyclades, known for its religious tradition. The island has numerous churches, with chapels built even in the remotest places. At the most peaceful spots of the island, one will see some beautiful churches and monasteries dating from the 17th to the 19th century.

The 11th-century Byzantine Monastery of Hozoviotissa is considered the symbol of Amorgos. It is located a couple of kilometers outside Chora. The monastery is literally hanging from the imposing cliffs at an altitude of 300 meters above the sea. It is one of the most important religious monuments in Greece and offers an amazing view of the endless blue sea.

Apart from the monastery, Amorgos counts many churches dedicated to Panagia (Virgin Mary). Panagia Kastriani and Panagia Katapoliani, two old churches in Chora, are among them. On a fabulous location overlooking the sea stands the small chapel of Agios Georgios Valsamitis, while the blue-domed church of Agia Paraskevi is found close to the village of Kolofana.

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