Mount Hymettus Monastery

Called Kaisariani:

This little gem is located outside of Athens

The catholicon and bell tower

While there were seemingly a million visitors at the Acropolis, there were zero tourists here! It was a great place to get away from the crowds and take in some refreshing mountain air.

The Refectory

Grain mill

Behind this was the bathhouse, a garden and the monk’s cemetery.

Another view of the catholicon or main church

The monk’s cells and library

I’m not sure where the stairs lead. This area was not open to visitors.

Byzantine frescos

Plus a few newer pantings in fairly good condition considering there was substantial damage from earthquakes in 1981 and 1999.

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