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Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Αιγαίου

Filerimos Monastery and the Ancient Ruins of Ialysos

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Filerimos Monastery and the Ancient Ruins of Ialysos

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Filerimos Monastery and the Ancient Ruins of Ialysos

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Location: Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Αιγαίου, Greece

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1. Abandoned Unfinished Building – Peacock Hill Summit and View loop from Ialysos

13.4km

03:58

320m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos – Filerimos Cross Trail loop from Kritika

18.4km

05:05

300m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Peacock Hill Summit and View – Abandoned Unfinished Building loop from Ialysos

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01:45

240m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Thomas🍀

April 3, 2024

This was once the site of the ancient city of Ialysos. Today, the monastery of Filerimos and the ruins of the Temple of Athena Polias can be found here.

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RyAn

April 14, 2018

In the thirties of the twentieth century, the Italians rebuilt a monastery and partially a castle on the top of Félerimos on original foundations, which can be visited for between 6 and 5 pm for € 6.

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Georg 🥾📸

October 3, 2025

Our path led us up to the Filerimos hill, about 10 kilometers from Rhodes Town. This site was already significant in ancient times: the acropolis of the city of Ialyssos, with a temple dedicated to Athena Poliados, was located here. Later, an early Christian basilica was built on the same site, before the Knights of St. John established the monastery in the Middle Ages. Under Italian rule in the 20th century, parts of the complex were restored, and paths and the impressive Stations of the Cross were created.
The monastery is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and a famous Marian icon, the "Our Lady of Filerimos," played a significant role here for a long time – today, only a copy remains on site.
The entrance fee is €10, which seems quite high for the few accessible areas. The visit is limited to the outdoor area. The quiet location, the cypress avenues, and the magnificent views over the island, which make the climb to the hill worthwhile, are worth mentioning. Overall, however, the impression remains that the price and the content offered are not entirely commensurate.

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Filerimos Monastery and the Ancient Ruins of Ialysos

1. Abandoned Unfinished Building – Peacock Hill Summit and View loop from Ialysos

2. Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos – Filerimos Cross Trail loop from Kritika

3. Peacock Hill Summit and View – Abandoned Unfinished Building loop from Ialysos

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