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Monastery of St. John

582 Reviews

#2 of 24 things to do in Patmos

Sights & Landmarks, Historic Sites

Greece

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“Interesting museum. ”

The monastery is very nice to walk around and the small museum is very interesting especially the... read more

Reviewed yesterday

OferB

Herzliya, Israel

via mobile

“Awesome”

We visited the cave where St. John received the Book of Revelation in the Bible. Whether you're a... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

Eddie D

New York City, New York

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4.5 582 reviews

Excellent65%
Very good29%
Average4%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

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“the bus”(18 reviews)

“worth the climb”(8 reviews)

“small museum”(8 reviews)

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Massive stone monastery completed in the 11th century in honor of St. John the apostle.

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Greece

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0247/31-234

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OferB

Herzliya, Israel

4528

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Interesting museum.

The monastery is very nice to walk around and the small museum is very interesting especially the El Greco painting.

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Eddie D

New York City, New York

1510

Reviewed 3 days ago

Awesome

We visited the cave where St. John received the Book of Revelation in the Bible. Whether you're a believer or not, one can't help but be moved by the location and the story told by the tour guide. Then you go up to the monastery...More

Thank Eddie D

Rosalie P

Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom

15345

Reviewed 5 days ago

Fascinating museum

Situated on top of a hill in the old town, a really interesting old building, church with ancient frescoes and a museum. Only 4 euros entrance fee and lots to see, some really interesting things. Also very worth while walking round the old town outside...More

Thank Rosalie P

TomazSlo

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Suprised

Monastery has something to show, like old pergaments and scripts. Also architecture of monastery is simpatic

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Davide Q

Bologna, Italy

5017

Reviewed 1 week ago

wonderful visit; a little cozy place to see and relax

it takes 30' to visit it, but you feel like you're getting into a serenity bubble little, cozy and very nice. furthermore for a very cheap ticket

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FoodFanManama

Manama, Bahrain

203

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Amazing History

The monastery was truly inspiring and charming.. The history itself as presented in adjacent museum is another inspiration

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George K

173

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

One of the place to be in Patmos

You definitely need to visit the monastery after the cave of apocalypse! Its in chora and it is convenient to be there after a walk in chora Dont miss the museum. This place is historical significant.

1 Thank George K

CropsUK

London, United Kingdom

133

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Window on the past with a perfect view

Definitely worth a visit to see this ancient monastery where the Book of the Apocalypse was written - beautiful painted chapel and more artifacts to see in the onsite museum

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Alex C

London

6927

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

What an amazing place.

A very challenging climb from Skala brings you to Chora, right at the heart of which is this wonderful monastery. Set in what looks like an ancient castle (which was built on the grounds of an even more ancient temple) it houses a beautiful church...More

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Alex H

Milan, Italy

252266

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Mystical and historical place

Before deciding to go there check if there is a cruise ship in the bay, if yes, it's better to choose another hour or day. You need peace and silence to feel the step of history and Christianity climbing the stairs until the Holy Monastery....More