The Monastery of St. John sits like a fortress high on the mountain in the middle of the wonderful old white houses of Chora. (The Monastery of St. John and Chora are world heritage sites.) The monastery can be seen from afar when you take the boat to Patmos. A visit is always worthwhile, as there is so much interesting to discover and experience there.

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The monastery, located at an altitude of 260 meters, was founded in 1088 by Abbot Christodouloa and dominates the Chóra of Pátmos with its true appearance. In addition to a valuable book from the 11th century, the museum offers numerous art treasures that are well worth seeing.

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1. Alleys in Chora, Patmos – Chora Town Square loop from Skala

5.50km

01:44

210m

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2. Alleys in Chora, Patmos – View of Southern Patmos loop from Patmos

7.59km

02:14

220m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Chora Windmills (Patmos) – Alleys in Chora, Patmos loop from Grigos

11.1km

03:12

280m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 260 m

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Saturday 31 January

19°C

14°C

78 %

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Max wind speed: 52.0 km/h

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Monastery of Saint John the Theologian

1. Alleys in Chora, Patmos – Chora Town Square loop from Skala

2. Alleys in Chora, Patmos – View of Southern Patmos loop from Patmos

3. Chora Windmills (Patmos) – Alleys in Chora, Patmos loop from Grigos

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