Dionysiou Monastery

Greece / Ayion Oros / Kariai /
 monastery, orthodox christianity, UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Holy Monastery of Dionysiou, or 'Nea Petra', stands on a narrow and precipitous rock at a height of 80 metres above the sea, between the Gregoriou and Aghiou Pavlou Monasteries. The founder of the Monastery was the Blessed Dionysius from Korysos near Kastoria.

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Coordinates:   40°10'5"N   24°16'26"E
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