Kalorouma

This majestic monastery was built in 1612 by the monks Laurentius and Jeremiah, members of the Venetian orthodox family of Jagarolon.

Built on the ruins of an old church, is of Byzantine cruciform architecture with three domes. 

An avenue of cypress trees will take you to the central gate while Ionic and Corinthian columns support the ceiling of the main entrance. Pay attention to a Greek inscription: "There was and there was and there was. But in there was there is and there will be Light, and Light, and Light. But in Light one God really (1631) "

It was burned down by the Turks during the 1821 revolution, desolated for many years and finally renovated yeas later by Calliopios and Gregorios, monks from the nearby area while an impressive bell-tower was added later, in 1864.

In the 19th century the monastery was an important theological school. A boarding school was founded in 1833 while in 1892 it was a seminary.

In our days, the visitor will see a beautiful, flourishing monastery in perfect condition, can visit their library, a small museum with a collection of icons and codices and can taste (and buy) their excellent home made wine and olive-oil.