Monastery of Saint John

The Monastery of Saint John and the Cave of the Apocalypse, Patmos

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The fortified Monastery of Saint John the Theologian above Chora, Patmos

The Monastery of Saint John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse are the spiritual heart of Patmos and the reason the island is known across the Christian world. Together with the medieval town of Chora that surrounds them, they form a single UNESCO World Heritage Site. A fortress-like monastery of the 11th century … Read more

Patmos Day Trip from Kos: The Holy Island of the Apocalypse

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Inner courtyard of Casa Romana. Kos, Greece

Patmos, a small holy island in the northern Dodecanese, makes a rewarding day trip from Kos when the sea is calm and the start is early. The fast catamaran links Kos Town with Skala, the port of Patmos, in roughly 2 to 3 hours. Opening the door to the Monastery of Saint John, the Cave … Read more