Churches in Milos

Milos is home to many churches and monasteries that dot the countryside and its settlements. The architecture and style are gorgeous, drawing special attention from the visitors. The famous Panagia Korfiatissa is the Metropolitan church of the island, dedicated to the Virgin. It was founded in the 19th century and stands out for its Byzantine frescoes and remarkable architecture. Panagia Thalassitra, the saint protector of the sailors, is located close to the castle ruins in Plaka and lies next to the small chapel of Panagia Eleousa offering gorgeous sea views. Inside the castle is the church of Mesa Panagia.

Among the holy sites of Adamas is the 17th-century church of Agia Triada, the second oldest Orthodox Church in Milos, home to the Ecclesiastical Museum. The largest church of the settlement is dedicated to the Dormition of the Virgin and Agios Haralambos, built in 1870 by Cretan refugees. In its courtyard, beautiful mosaics can be seen made of pebbles from the blessed beaches of Milos. One of the best-preserved monasteries on the island is Agios Ioannis Siderianos in Triades, rising on a hill above the beautiful bay.
The church of Panagia ton Rodon and Agios Nikolaos are the only Catholic churches of the island.

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