Patmos, the 10 main attractions
The country, capital of the island, It is a Byzantine settlement, full of narrow streets, arcades, cobbled streets and impressive mansions. From 1999 It belongs to the list of World Heritage Sites of UNESCO. THE 1th settlement of Chora created by craftsmen of the monastery, who built their houses near the castle (1132), for protection from pirates. The district Allotina, in D.. Country, created by Istanbul refugees who came here from after the "Fall" (1453). Characteristic example of the architecture of this settlement is the fortification belt Byzantine settlement, the "inner Castle"Or"Pentapyli». The district Kritika, in A. Country, developed by refugees from Crete, who arrived on the island after the "Fall of Candia"By the Ottomans (1669), and became the ruling class. The district Aporthiana, in B., It is the youngest settlement. It consists mainly of townhouses 18th c., which were built by wealthy merchants and captains of the island like mansion Simantiri and mansion Nikolaidis.
COUNTRY PATMOS - 10 SIGHTS
- Holy Cave of the Apocalypse
The Cave It is located on the hill, between Skala and Chora, and a benchmark of Christianity worldwide.
THE Apostle and Evangelist He arrived in Patmos, exiled from Ephesus (94 or 95 AD, for Emperor Dometianou), along with his faithful disciple Prochoros. stayed about 15 years and returned to Ephesus, where he died at the age 105 years.
He wrote "Holy Book of Revelation», after many visions that had, with the help of Prohoros. According to tradition, during his stay in the Cave, torn the rock creating 3 smaller slots, symbolizing the Holy Trinity. Through these slots heard the voice of God dictated to John the Revelation.
The rock is footprint Head of St. called that formed, when she leaned over him, time of writing. Inside the cave there is a small church dedicated to St.. John the Theologian. In the area around the Cave, Saint Christodoulos, He founded the church of St.. Anna and the chapels of St.. Nicholas and St.. Artemios. The "Holy Cave of the Apocalypse"Belongs to World Heritage Sites of UNESCO (1999).
ss. The cathode to Cave shows a relatively difficult as it becomes a short masonry staircase, with steep steps, and you need a lot of patience to get (especially when crowded).
2. Monastery of St. John the Theologian
The 1088 Emperor of Byzantium, Alexius I Comnenus, gave the monk Blessed Christodoulos permission to establish a monastery for St John, a point higher than the Holy Cave of the Apocalypse.
The IM. built between 1088 -1093 in the form of a medieval castle defense, on an ancient altar of Artemis. The IM. St.. John the Theologian belongs to UNESCO World Heritage of UNESCO (1999).
At the entrance of the polygonal wall, height 15 m., stand out 2 rectangular towers , with "machicolations" through which threw pencil or hot oil at intruders. Originally built in Catholic monastery, the tank, utility rooms and cells. Subsequently (12th) Added chapels the Virgin Mary and Saint Hristodoulos, in which is His relics. the 16The c., donations from rich merchants, They built the chapels of the Holy Cross, of St.. Apostles, St.. Kingdom and the Sacristy. The monastery has a total 10 chapels, post 4 of them are located in the yard.
The last large building, which bears the name of the Bishop of Karpathos, Neophytos Grimani, became the 17The century. and gave the monastery its current form. At the entrance you will see a small pebbled yard with well, the two-storey arched gallery, "Jafar", 4orofo and the large building with the Library and the Sacristy - Museum.
The Library contains precious manuscripts on the history of the monastery and the island, chrysobull the founding of the Abbey of Alexios Komninos, and many other rare documents. in LM. It was also the precious manuscript with the dialogues of Plato, which was stolen around 1800 and currently at the University of Oxford. The museum has a priceless manuscripts, priestly vestments, woven, chrysobulls, heirlooms, images etc.. Worth seeing the mosaic icon of St.. Nicholas (11th ) and the golden miter of Patriarch Neophytos F. In the Catholic you will see the carved gilded iconostasis, who built the 1820 from 12 wood carvers, the Venetian silver oil lamps (17th), the image of St.. John the Theologian and the splendid frescoes.
3. Monastery Zoodochos Pigi
located west. the IM. Ag. John and founded in 1607 by the then Abbot of the Monastery, Parthenio Pagkostas. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, as Pigi and St.. John the Theologian. In the Catholic you will see the miraculous image of the Virgin Mary "Eleousa", frescoes (16th-18th ) and the wooden temple (16th). In the monastery is a small museum with sacred objects. The IM. They are female and celebrating Zoodochos Pigi, after Easter (information tel. : 22470 20800).
4. Simantiri -Laografiko Mansion Museum
The characteristic two-story mansion located next to I. M. Life Giving Fountain was built in 1625. Now serves as Folk Museum and includes tables, heirlooms (mainly from Odessa) and a rare iconostasis in Russian style images (14th – 16th) (information tel. : 22470 31360).
5. Mansion Nicolaides
Storey building with Gothic features, NE. Country. It was built between 1705 – 1796 and a typical example of urban architecture of the island. Downstairs is the fournario (kitchen), cisterns and the private chapel of St.. Nicholas. at 1The floor you will see "sleeps" (bedrooms) and "Noda" (Reception area) by dividing wooden curtain, the "ampataro 'and the upper terraces of the house (information tel. : 22470 32709).
6. Central square St. lever Lesvos – Loza Square or City Hall
The central square of St. Levy summer fills tables Dining and coffee. Behind the square lies the Church of St. Basil, who are united with Temple St. Thallelaiou and St. Athanasius (1722). In the church yard there is the cenotaph of Patmian Patriarch of Alexandria, James Pagkostas. In Loza square stands the house of co-founder of the Society of Friends, Emmanuel Xanthos, who was born and raised in Patmos.
7. church «Panagia rescues»
located N.. the IM. Ag. John and is dedicated to the Virgin, Ag. Ignatius and the Prophet Zechariah. It is speculated that it was built before 1500 and refurbished in 1599. Until the 1907 It was private and then ceded to IM. At 14 August, eve of the Assumption of Our Lady, It is a procession of the image of "Our Lady of rescues', alleys of Chora, singing the praise (information tel. : 22470 31585, 22470 31350, 22470 31388).
8. Annunciation Monastery "Mother's beloved"
The monastery is located in the NW. Country side, in the area of gardens. The gardens or "gardens of St.» (by the Blessed Christodoulos), It is a fertile valley full of fruit trees.
The first building was built in 1613, by the Abbot of the Monastery of. Ag. John, Nikiforos, the position is the chapel of St.. Luke. The 1937 Abbot of the monastery of St.. John, Amfilohije Makris, added new buildings to the existing small monastery.
Apart from the Catholic, you will see, Chapel of St.. Luke and the Chapel of St.. Antoniou, the three-storey defensive tower. The IM. It was and remains feminine with the nuns have been distinguished for their generous charitable work. It has a large collection of images (15th-17th ) the most recent is crafted by the late sister Olympiad, which studied alongside hagiographer Fotis Kontoglou. To reach the monastery you have to walk from the town to the beach Gardens (about 20 minutes). In the area of Kipi in addition to IM. Evangelism will see the church of St.. Agion (16th).
9. windmills
The Windmills of Patmos, located on the hill to the town and belonging to IM. St. John the Theologian.
They were built, Both the 1588 and 3th the 1863, and up 1950 normally operated. After refurbishment (2010), They were honored for their good operation with international award EUROPE OUR.
10. Patmiada Ecclesiastical School
OR Patmiada the Nation Ecclesiastical School founded in 1713 from Patmos cleric Makarios Kalogera, Deacon of I. M. Ag. John, the purpose of education of monks. From Patmiada School They graduated great personalities of the Church and the Nation, like Patriarch Gregory V, the patriarchs of Alexandria, Jerusalem and Antioch, many clerics, the pioneer Society of Friends Emmanuil Xanthos, The John Themelis, The Emmanuel Good etc..
The school was originally housed at the site of the Cave of the Apocalypse, but now has its own building, between Skala and Chora, just above the Cave. It serves as Church Gymnasium and General Ecclesiastical School.
ACCESS TO COUNTRY OF PATMOS
Access to Country and to Holy Cave of the Apocalypse (if you do not have your own transport), done by local bus or taxi. Also if you like walking you can choose the old path picturesque (20 minutes walking).
If you come to Patmos briefly eg. from a cruise ship, and your time is limited, the only solution is the taxi. Will take you to the Cave, will leave you time to see it and then you go in the Country, where you will have time to visit IM. St. John the Theologian and navigate the alleys. Post, You will come to get you to return you back to the port, Skala (for the same money). You would ask the phone driver to not get confused. Also if you board 4 people in the taxi (even unknown to you) , suits you best as you share the price (Taxis can be found in the harbor, exactly where you will disembark from the boats cruise ship).
useful information
Municipality of Patmos, tel.: 22470 31235
Elementary Gr. Visitor service, tel.: 22470 31666
Port Authority, tel.: 22470 31231
Health Center, tel.: 22470 31211
Police Department, tel.: 22470 31303
Particles Rented Rooms, tel.: 22470 31541
I. M. St. John the Theologian, tel.: 22470 20800
Holy Cave of the Apocalypse, tel.: 22470 31234
I. M. Annunciation 'beloved Mother ", tel.:22470 31276, 22470 31116
IM. Pigi, tel. : 22470 20800
IM. Virgin rescues, tel. : 22470 31585, 22470 31350, 22470 31388
