Gouverneto Monastery: Crete’s Fortified Retreat on Akrotiri
Gouverneto Monastery rises like a fortress on the wild northern edge of the Akrotiri peninsula, commanding the rocky headland near Chania in western Crete. Known also as Our Lady of the Angels, this working monastery blends Venetian military architecture with Orthodox spirituality—corner towers, thick walls and a sheltered courtyard speak to centuries of isolation and … Read more