Lia Beach

This is one of the most beautiful beaches of the Cyclades. You can go scuba diving or just enjoy the warmth of the sun under your umbrella. The little island opposite the beach is called Vous.

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St. George Cemetery

The cemetery is located at St. George street and is accessible through the garden of St. George church which was built in 1839. An inscription in the central sanctuary indicates the patron, the donors and the date of completion. The church has been altered by successive restorations, from 1857/58 till the beginning of the 20th century. The chapels of St. Thekla and St. Andrew were added at the sides of the Church. The marble temple of St. Thekla was made by sculptor I. Filippotis. The paintings are made by Fr. Desipris, D. Kostarakis and Emm. Psaltidis.

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Sacristy of the Monastery of St. John the Theologian

This is the most important attraction of the monastery of St. John and it is considered to be the biggest museum in the Aegean. It was inaugurated in 1988, nine hundred years since the founding of the monastery. In the museum's showcases there are valuable treasures such as the parchment of the Crimson Code (late 5th early 6th century) and the edict of Alexios Komninos (1088) with which he gave the whole island of Patmos to Saint Christodoulos.

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Nikolaidis Mansion

The mansion was built in phases in the 17th-18th century and is divided into two floors. Its construction is based on the architectural characteristics of Patmos but it also has two gothic windows on the first floor.

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Cave of the Apocalypse

The cave is located north near the Monastery of St. John the Theologian. It is the worship place of a building complex known as the Monastery of the Apocalypse. The Chapel of St. John has been built in the spacious opening of the cave. Its wooden iconostasis is decorated with important post-Byzantine paintings. The main iconographic theme of the Chapel is the depiction of Saint John who narrates the Revelation to his student.

 

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Kathismata

The hermitages of Patmos are also known as “kathismata” (=”seats” in Greek). The cells were established by monks inside caves and they were usually depending on the Monastery of St. John the Theologian. Kalikatsou, the most ancient hermitage, is located at Petra (=”rock” in Greek). In the "seat" of Apollo (a person of the New Testament, fiery preacher of the Gospel) there is a windmill, a threshing floor and a well. Today many of the cells are restored and have become extensions of the auxiliary buildings beside them.

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Lambi Beach

This beach is known for its very fine pebbles. It is located on the north coast of the island. There is a tavern on the beach, too.

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