Koutloumousiou monastery, Athos
Tower of Koutloumousiou monastery
| Location: |
| At the Koutloumousiou monastery near Karyes in Athos mountain |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| Athos Mount Athos | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
• Koutloumousiou monastery | |
| Altitude: | |
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Elevation ≈ 110 m (Relative Height≈0 m) |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| 1508 | Post-BYZANTINE  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Castle-Monastery |
Good
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The monastery of Koutloumousiou was founded in the 10th or 11th century. The name probably originated from a SeljukTurk named Koutloumus who became a Christian and lived as a monk there.
The monastery was destroyed by a fire in 1497 and had to be reconstructed in the following decades. The defensive tower is located at the western end of the south wing and was built in 1508. Today it houses the “ikonofylakion” (the icons’ vault) of the complex.
| First entry in Kastrologos: | June 2015 |
Sources
- Website www.ec-patr.gr - Ιστορία της Μονής
- First photo by Mr. George Antonopoulos
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| Access |
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| Approach to the monument: |
| From Karyes we follow the little road to the south which takes us out of Karyes and after a 10min walk leads to the gate of the monastery. |
| Entrance: |
| The entrance to visitors is allowed until 4pm. A special permit is needed for Athos. |