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Monastery of Agios Nektarios & Paleochora
Pilgrims and a ghost village
About Monastery of Agios Nektarios & Paleochora
Agios Nektarios is one of the most visited churches in Greece, its domes visible across the valley. Behind it, the abandoned medieval town of Paleochora scatters dozens of small chapels over a rocky hillside: an atmospheric walk, best in the cooler hours. Dress modestly in the monastery.
Why it's on our list
- Major pilgrimage site
- Chapels of Paleochora
- Dress modestly
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Monastery of Agios Nektarios & Paleochora before you go.