The monastery of "Panagia tis Vrysi" or "Uperagia Theotokou Vrysi" or "Kyria Vrysiani" or "Birth of the Virgin in Vrysi" was built in the 17th century and is located near the village of Exampela. The Monastery houses the Museum of Ecclesiastical Art. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou
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Built in 1813 on top of a hill, it offers visitors a unique view from its paved courtyards. In the Monastery is the famous and historical icon of Panagia Mahairousa. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou
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The dissolved women's Monastery of Panagia Chrysopigi is built on a rock, on the cape of Faros bay. The name Chrysopigi is related to the Monastery of Chrysopigi in Chania, where the Cretan monk Parthenios Hairetis lived as a monk before coming to Sifnos. He recorded in 1677 the miracles of Panagia
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The monastery of Prophet Ilias of Psilos is located southwest of the village of Katavati, at a distance of two hours on foot. It is the most important Byzantine monument of Sifnos. It was built in the 8th century, but since 1873 it has been abandoned. The architecture of the monastery is impressive,
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Panagia Poulati was built in 1871 and celebrates the Fifteenth of August. The imposing bell towers testify to its magnificent architecture. Of particular interest is the paved arcade, which leads to the galleries, tombs and cells. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou
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Leaving Katavati for Vathi at a distance of about one kilometer, we come across the Monastery of Firogion. The excellent repair of the old monastery in 1978 was rewarded with the award of an honorary Europa Nostra Diploma. In the past, the monks from the Prophet Elias monastery used it for
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