Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada)
Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada)
Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada)
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Filip R
17 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Crete is full of monasteries, visiting one is a must. This one is gorgeous and it was a pleasant surprise discovering you can taste traditional products there.
Tours involving it are expensive, so what we did it was: took the bus from Chania to airport and then took a 45 minutes walk through roads in between of olive fields there, which just elevated the experience
Tours involving it are expensive, so what we did it was: took the bus from Chania to airport and then took a 45 minutes walk through roads in between of olive fields there, which just elevated the experience
Written September 23, 2022
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phat_dawg_21
Alpharetta, GA13,073 contributions
Sep 2021
We made the short diversion to the Akrotiri Peninsula on our drive to Chania.
We enjoyed this early 17th century monastery very much. The church and cloisters were nice, but the museum was where we spent most of our time. It has a collection of vestments, crosses, and other religious art; along with a collection of rare books and icons preserved during the centuries of Ottoman occupation.
We enjoyed this early 17th century monastery very much. The church and cloisters were nice, but the museum was where we spent most of our time. It has a collection of vestments, crosses, and other religious art; along with a collection of rare books and icons preserved during the centuries of Ottoman occupation.
Written November 1, 2021
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Jana C
Prague, Czech Republic4,651 contributions
Jul 2021
We came here to visit this and another monastery, we were not disappointed. The church inside is very pretty built in Byzantine architecture. You can sample some olive oil and wine which is still produced by the monks. Well worth a visit.
Written March 19, 2022
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SSFNative
Ottawa, Canada21 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
Our stop at the Monastery was a pleasant surprise during our stay in Chania. We were lucky enough to visit the Monastery without tour buses or crowds of people. The location is stunning and like stepping back into time. The courtyard and gardens surrounding the church are beautiful, and the church itself (while small) is impressively decorated and maintained. The small museum gave good insight into the history and importance of the Monastery. We spent more time here than we anticipated strolling through the courtyard and enjoying the scenery. We bought some very good olive oil, and wish we could have tasted the wines before buying.
Written June 20, 2014
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cretanplaces
Heraklion, Greece51 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
One of the most impressive 17th c. monasteries in Greece. The landscape is picturesque and the architecture of the monastery is scenic, actually this monument is notable for its unique artistic combination of the Byzantine tradition with the Italian mannerism.
Written October 20, 2020
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Gwen D
Cincinnati, OH2,055 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
We were on our way to Aptera, but thought we'd stop to visit this monastery and maybe even sample the wine. My husband had never been inside a Greek Orthodox church so he learned a lot wandering the lovely grounds of this monastery. I stood over 10 minutes though to sample the wine while the woman was prepared for a tour group and made me wait rather than give me a sip. I stood there out of principal so it put a bit of a damper on our experience.
Written November 20, 2019
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Travel Curmudgeon
5 contributions
Sep 2019
We had a local guide showing us around Chania and this turned out to be our favorite stop. Very picturesque and tranquil. We visited on a Sunday morning during service which really enhanced the experience (and I am not religious). Our guide said it was fine to stand in the door and watch the service for a bit and they also "broadcast" the service out into the courtyard. You need to stop here if you are in Chania, especially of you are a photography buff.
Written September 26, 2019
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NatalijaNatasa
Belgrade, Serbia69 contributions
Aug 2018
This monastery is one among few on Crete that I keep returning to. Besides its historical, architectural, and religious importance, it's highly photogenic, camera friendly... These colours are even more intense and beautiful when you're standing in front of it.
Written January 12, 2019
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tatage
Gravesend, UK82 contributions
Sep 2012 • Couples
This is a very nice monastery, we love the drive up to it and also the history that oozes out of every brick, on one such brick a German soldier inscribed his name date. Its a lovely quiet place, there is a shop that sells wine the monks make and also soaps and olive oil,
I have ticked bathroom felicities but I must say theses are very basic.
I have ticked bathroom felicities but I must say theses are very basic.
Written October 30, 2012
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Larnaca, Cyprus3,073 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
Located near chania old town ; around 23 minutes by car. Old monastery with full of history. Worth to visit and the priests are very helpful and kind.
Written April 23, 2022
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Elana_K
Chicago, IL997 contributions
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NatalijaNatasa
Belgrade, Serbia69 contributions
It depends on your interest. You can check it in 30 minutes if you don't take photos nor check details. I've spent about 2 hours.
Sophie M
Leeds, England, United Kingdom28 contributions
Is it possible to get to the monastery without a car? I will be staying near Chania town with 3 friends and none of us drive, but would love to visit this monastery. Thanks
Morten H
Fredrikstad, Norway114 contributions
We used buses some of our days for trips to Chania, but eventually we found it necessary to rent a car. My proposal for you would be to rent a taxi for a roundtrip to the peninsula. Then you could include Stavros Bay, some other monasteries, perhaps Souda Bay war graves. A local chauffeur could certainly show you some hidden gems too, I guess.
We went by bus to a famous spot on the south coast, but after visiting "Clapham junction", this prehistoric trail site, we had to go several kilometers back to another town because the only bus for an hour was overcrowded and didn't stop.
Silvio M
Palermo, Italy751 contributions
Ciao a tutti e scusate per il disturbo
volevo chiedervi se conoscevate gli orari di apertura del monastero di Aghia Triada e se ci sono giorni di chiusura.
Grazie mille
floflo53
Piedmont, Italy1,272 contributions
Non ci sono giorni di chiusura. Questo l'orario di apertura preso dal sito
" Monastery of Agia Triada opening hours
Monastery of Agia Triada opening hours: 8 a.m. to sunset
Winter :8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to sunset
Please make sure you are decently dressed when visiting the monastery".
Io in giugno, arrivando prima delle 9 non ho pagato l'ingresso di 2 euro non essendoci alcun monaco alla cassa. Il successivo Monastero di Gouverneto è invece chiuso per ristrutturazioe, ma si può accedere al cortile esterno e osservare quello interno. Da qui molto bella e consigliabile è la visita al Katholiko Monastery (30- 40 min a piedi)
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