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CHURCHES & MONASTERIES

Agios Nikolaos

One unique church that is worth visiting is that which is located within a large rock on the coast of the area of Pouri, in the north east of the island. As you approach the church, you will at first see just a large rock, gutting out of the ground, with a white cross on top.

However, as you approach this rock, you will see the small blue door to the chapel. Inside, is a very small, yet very impressive chapel, with a variety of beautiful icons on display

Agios Georgios

The monastery of Saint George in Skyros, was build probably in the middle of the 13th century. However, the devastating earthquake of that year caused a great deal of structural damage to the monastery, and it was closed off for safety reasons.

Just recently, the lower part of the monastery has been reopened, and visitors to the island are permitted to visit this section of the monastery. From the balcony along the west side of the monastery, you can admire the stunning panoramic views that stretch westwards towards the mountains.