Points of Interest & LandmarksReligious SitesChurches & Cathedrals

Write a review

What people are saying

“Peaceful and well kept nunnery”

Jun 2024

Loved seeing the old myrtle tree and lit a candle in memory of my mum and dad.

Suggest edits to improve what we show.

Improve this listing

Tours & experiences

Explore different ways to experience this place.

Full view

Plan your visit

Orthodox Crete: In the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul from 55 AD
4
Bus Tours
from
$660.42
per group (up to 3)

The area

Best nearby

Restaurants

565 within 3 miles

Xalali restaurant

211

0.2 mi$ • Mediterranean • Greek • Healthy

Kayabee Mezedopoleíon

228

0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • Greek • Grill

Apiri greek_eatery

417

0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • European • Greek

Vourvouladiko

239

0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • European • Greek

Street Project TILIXTO

152

0.4 mi$ • Fast Food • Mediterranean • Greek

Petousis Restaurant

1,572

0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • Barbecue • Greek

Vranas

441

0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Seafood • Mediterranean • Greek

Avli

485

0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • Greek • Healthy

Erganos

1,402

0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • Greek • Healthy

Meze Meze

107

0.3 mi$ • Mediterranean • European • Greek

See all

Attractions

75 within 6 miles

Museum of Musical Instruments

119

0.2 miSpeciality Museums • Art Museums

Museum of Cretan Ethnology

61

260 ftSpeciality Museums • History Museums

Church of Agios Mathaios Sinaites

27

0.1 miHistoric Sites • Religious Sites

Cathedral of St. Minas

495

0.2 miReligious Sites

Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis

318

0.3 miHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Church and the Museum of St. Aikaterini

74

0.3 miReligious Sites • Art Museums

The Natural History Museum of Crete

867

0.4 miNatural History Museums

Vassiliki's Votanopoleio (Botanical Store)

24

0.2 miFarmers Markets

Kotsanas Museum

230

0.6 miScience Museums • History Museums

Historical Museum of Crete

710

0.5 miHistory Museums

See all

Contribute

Write a review Upload a photo

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

5.0

35 reviews

Excellent

28

Very good

7

Average

0

Poor

0

Terrible

0

Angela L

Kauai, HI56 contributions

heart opening!!!

Jun 2014 • Friends

getting here was a bit of drive... not in length but in windy roads...AND Totally worth it!! i have read about this monastery and the Miracle tree for 3 years and really wanted to see this... it was worth every bit of time finding it...Plus the nuns are just sweet and loving. There is also a Gateway at the top by the parking lot... i LOVE gateways....!! A must SEE!!!!

Written July 13, 2014

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Jedi S

Munich, Germany38 contributions

Piece of Heaven

Oct 2018 • Friends

As soon as we walked thru the door, peace swept over us. The courtyard is magical with vibrant flowers and towering palms. You can feel an air of love as you explore the outside of the church. The most impressive thing for us was the ancient myrtle tree. Bring an interpreter to hear about the story of picture and the healings people have received praying here. It is bit outside of Heraklion, but completely worth the trip.

Written October 17, 2018

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Ann K

25 contributions

Peaceful and well kept nunnery

Jun 2024 • Family

Unfortunately we couldn't get into the nunnery itself but it was still a lovely place to visit: very peaceful with well kept grounds. Loved seeing the old myrtle tree and lit a candle in memory of my mum and dad.

Written June 19, 2024

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Siouxsie54

Solihull, UK345 contributions

Quiet, serene, beautiful

May 2019 • Couples

The Monastery of Paliano is so very beautiful. Everywhere you go there are stunning flowers in pots. The sacred myrtle tree is hung with offerings. The church itself was not open when we visited. There is a small shop offering devotional items and books, as well as small offerings for the tree made by the nuns.
Free to enter but please wear clothing showing due respect to this site. There is a car park.
(I suggested 1 - 2 hours for as visit if the church was open. If not then about an hour would suffice.)

Written May 28, 2019

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Miss_Patti

Sydney, Australia28 contributions

Hidden history

Oct 2018 • Couples

Out Air B nB host suggested we visit and we weren't disappointed. It was a charming monastery a picturesque setting.

Written October 2, 2018

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Martyn B

Exeter, UK13 contributions

Peaceful Palianis

Oct 2015 • Couples

A delight to visit this peaceful monastery/nunnery. The church is packed with icons and atmosphere; and surrounded by the small rooms occupied by nuns. The sacred Myrtle tree is hung with prayerful symbols. Beyond the walls a landscape of gorges and olive trees, small farms and in the distance the mountains of central Crete.

Written November 20, 2015

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.