A visit to the monastery and surrounding village of Chora is definitely a must when visiting Patmos. Hiring a scooter is the best way to get there in the summer season as it's very hot walking up the hill. The monastery is in it's original state, and it's museum has very old chalkies and artefacts dating centuries. A maze of narrow streets takes you through the surrounding village. The views ate amazing. Look out over Patmos and the surrounding islands.
We took a tour up to the Monastery and also had a wonderful walk through the back "streets" of the old town built around it. Toured the inside of a house as well. The Monastery was nice with a small, but interesting museum area. Views were amazing as well.
我来过圣约翰修道院的两次,每次来这里都感觉内心和灵魂得到了洗涤。里面的博物馆很不错,有一些文物可以参观。
在圣约翰修道院的经历简直无法用语言说明!建筑内部11世纪的壁画,还有外部的景观都是叫人难以忘怀的美景。五月的时候去那里还能得到一些额外的好处,那时候到处都是盛放的野花,美丽极了。如果你想要独处的话,这个岛无疑是最棒的。不像米科诺斯,这里晚上不会有任何喧闹的聚会。尽管如此,它也一样的让人流连忘返!参观完这些景点以后,我们去了港口的一家餐馆,而且在那吃了一顿非常美味的地中海式的晚餐。强烈推荐这里。 :)
We were the first through the doors and although not Christian, had a special experience. We tried very hard to show respect throughout, not venturing where prohibited and whispering always in hushed tones. The Russian women who arrived a half hour after us did not seem to feel the same way and shouted to each other repeatedly across the property. I nearly confronted them for their arrogance. Of course, staff beat me to that. We would like to have reieved more respect from staff ourselves. They were vague when asked about liturgical services dates/times, despite the fact that we were renting a house from them. One male staffer on the main floor also mocked our efforts to document the property photographically, not realizing that we speak and understand a little Greek. Shame that both lookout vistas at the 'primahiolia' belfrey tower and also the museum terrace are now closed to visitors. They were once the amongst the very best sunrise points on patmos. Whatever. You will love this place especially if you come right at opening time. *The opening hours posted both on the large official poster just to the left of the entry and also reproduced in tourism pamphlets are incorrect. Perhaps this might be remedied by those in high places? *BTW, the 'Byzantine Icons' shop run by friendly Costas just at the bottom of the entry ramp sells top quality art reproduction souvenirs and more. His products include religious paintings done by actual monks themselves. Visitors may want to read Jeffrey Siger's 'Midnight in Patmos' crime novel beforehand. Take my advice and also give a listen to acoustic guitarist Don Ross' oh-so evocative masterpiece 'Patmos', from his CD 'Bearing Straight'. Genius. Also, know that the homes just behind the Monastery are the oldest quarter of Chora. Rumour has it that some very famous folks own holiday homes there, including Ziggy Stardust, Forrest Gump plus Erin Brokovich. I am done. The end.
It was somewhat of a climb to get up to the monastery. Along the way, there are shops and small restaurants in the event you want souvenirs or a drink/snack. We were on a tour so we were given much history as we walked among the ruins. The site from above was fabulous. I would recommend good and comfortable walking shoes.
The Monastery was worth the visit. It was beautiful full of historical artifacts. A tour group is not needed to enjoy the site.
A magical place, definitely a must-see on the island. For the view, the unique atmosphere, the mosaics, and the sense of history
This monastery has a commanding view of the island of Patmos; a grand Orthodox chapel. I enjoyed the museum, which had a 6th century Bible manuscript, other interesting paraphernalia including documents from Ottoman sultans Mehmet II & Suleiman the Magnificent. Definitely worth a visit.
Walking through the narrow streets of Hora in the vicinity of the monastery. A wonderful view of the island from the top of the monastery.