municipalité de Zagori

Églises et monastères dans la municipalité de Zagori

Zagori's Sacred Sites

Zagori’s religious landscape is defined by stone-built monasteries and churches dating from the 11th to the 19th centuries. These structures, often perched on gorge rims or tucked into river valleys, feature unique Epirotic architecture characterized by slate roofs and intricate wood-carved iconostases. Notable sites include the 15th-century Agia Paraskevi overlooking the Vikos Gorge and the remote Panagia Spiliotissa. Many house rare post-Byzantine frescoes that reflect the region's historical wealth and spiritual significance.

Zagori's Sacred Sites — Carte

A

Mone tes Panagias tou Bikou

An 18th-century monastery situated at the base of the Vikos Gorge near the springs of the Voidomatis River.

B

Mone Agion Apostolon Petrou kai Paulou

Post-Byzantine monastery featuring traditional stone masonry and historical religious significance within the Zagori region.

C

Koimeses tes Theotokou

Traditional stone-built church dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin, typical of the Epirus regional architecture.

D

Mone Boutsas

Historic monastery near Anthrakitis, originally dating to the 7th century and rebuilt in the 17th century, known for its significant frescoes.

E

Agios Georgios

Local stone church serving the community with traditional architectural elements common to the Zagorochoria villages.

F

Mone Bisikou

12th-century monastery near Kalouta, rebuilt in 1787, featuring a stone-domed catholicon and dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin.

G

Prophete Elia

Church dedicated to Prophet Elias, often located on high points overlooking the stone villages of Zagori.

H

Agios Georgios

Village church constructed with local limestone and slate, reflecting the post-Byzantine architectural style of Epirus.

I

Mone Agiou Nikolaou

Historical monastery featuring religious icons and traditional stone architecture characteristic of the northern Pindus mountains.

J

Mone Agiou Nikolaou

Stone church and monastic complex dedicated to Saint Nicholas, preserving local heritage and religious art.

K

Agias Triadas

Church dedicated to the Holy Trinity, featuring the distinctive slate-roof construction of the Epirus region.

L

Mone Agiou Ioannou Ronkobou

Founded in 1028 and rebuilt in 1749, this monastery near Tsepelovo features a notable wood-carved iconostasis and significant frescoes.

M

Agios Nikolaos

Traditional Greek Orthodox church serving as a central place of worship within the local village community.

N

Mone Agias Paraskeues

15th-century monastery perched on the edge of the Vikos Gorge, famous for its dramatic location and stone-built architecture.

O

Panagia

Village church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, showcasing the typical stone masonry of the Zagori region.

P

Mone Agiou Nikolaou

Monastic site containing post-Byzantine religious art and traditional stone structures.

Q

Monastery Panagia Spiliotissa

16th-century monastery built on a rocky outcrop above the Voidomatis River, featuring impressive views and historic frescoes.

R

Mone Stomiou

18th-century monastery located in the Aoos Gorge, known for its connection to Saint Paisios and its isolated mountain setting.

S

Mone Agias Triadas

Monastic complex dedicated to the Holy Trinity, built with local stone and integrated into the mountainous landscape.

T

I. N. Taxiarchon

Church dedicated to the Archangels, featuring traditional Epirus design and serving as a spiritual center for the community.