Itea Monasteries
Profete Helias Monastery
Built in a wonderful round-area, the Itea Monastery of Profete Helias provides perfect view of the Corinthian Gulf and the olive grove of Itea. It was established in the 16th century and its history was closely related to the independence of the local area, against the Turks. It was from here when the Greek chieftain Panourgias declared war (24 March 1821) in the Monastery's backyard. Later on, the monastery was destroyed by the Turks as a reprisal. Despite that, the wonderful woodcut icon screen was saved, except some small parts. In 1988 became a nunnery.
Osios Loukas Monastery
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ODYSSEUS /List of Museums (alphabetical) Monastery of Osios Loukas