This monastery was deserted from 1797 onwards, until about four years ago when a nun, Irene, took residence here. Not far from Katapola or Chora and worthwhile visiting. Please note the opening hour...
Отзыв оставлен 8 сент. 2019 г.
pcrb2014
If you want a spiritual conversation...
Visit St. George Varsamitis monastery and ask for Sister Irene. (Of course in high season, try it early in the morning, or else you'll be dissapointed). She is a well educated smiling nun, with plenty...
Отзыв оставлен 1 июня 2018 г.
Cretefan2
Special place , do not miss it
St. Valsamitis is a historical place. The hostess at our hotel at told us the story of the monastery and the miracle water , she was married there. The people of Amorgos love this miraculous place...
Отзыв оставлен 15 апр. 2018 г.
leoeaton
A memorable visit
The ancient monastery of Agios Georgos Valsimitis above Chora (the capital of Amorgos) should be a 'must see' for anyone visiting Amorgos, especially if interested in either history or a deep spiritua...
Отзыв оставлен 4 нояб. 2017 г.
abetterfitlife
Small and quaint
It's off the road going towards one end of the island away from chora. You should totally go visit as it's one of the original churches along with the monastery. Some of the icons are aged and shows b...
A monastery worthwhile visiting.
This monastery was deserted from 1797 onwards, until about four years ago when a nun, Irene, took residence here. Not far from Katapola or Chora and worthwhile visiting. Please note the opening hour...
If you want a spiritual conversation...
Visit St. George Varsamitis monastery and ask for Sister Irene. (Of course in high season, try it early in the morning, or else you'll be dissapointed). She is a well educated smiling nun, with plenty...
Special place , do not miss it
St. Valsamitis is a historical place. The hostess at our hotel at told us the story of the monastery and the miracle water , she was married there. The people of Amorgos love this miraculous place...
A memorable visit
The ancient monastery of Agios Georgos Valsimitis above Chora (the capital of Amorgos) should be a 'must see' for anyone visiting Amorgos, especially if interested in either history or a deep spiritua...
Small and quaint
It's off the road going towards one end of the island away from chora. You should totally go visit as it's one of the original churches along with the monastery. Some of the icons are aged and shows b...