Mount Athos

It is a real bless to neighbour with the unique alive religious monument of the world: Mount Athos.

The saint monastic state and Athos, who arises like a majestic giant of the Aegean Sea, “embrace” the area with history, with colour, tastes, icons, influencing not only their lifestyle, but the way of thinking of its residents.

An UNESCO World Culture Heritage, Mount Athos nowadays attracts thousands of pilgrims from around the world, who visit it following the standard procedure (See What to do-Religious Experience) and respecting the sanctity of this beautiful, pure, different world.

At the following subsections you will find historical and other important information concerning Mount Athos, taken from official website of National Capodistrian University and other valid sources.