Churches of Santorini...

The Church of Panagia Episkopi

Located in the village of Mesa Gonia is the beautiful Byzantine church of Panagia Episkopi.  Built in the end of 11th century by the empire of Byzantium Alexios Comninos. Some of the Byzantine paintings and hagiography can be seen even today as well as the marble temple of the church.

The Monastery of Profitis Elias

High atop the Profitis Elias peak, in Pyrgos village, is the monastery with the same name.  The museum of the Monastery, contains all types of ecclesiastic items, Byzantine documents, sacred vestments of archbishops and bishops.  It also hosts displays on shoemaking, printing, candle making and wine making.

Aghios Nicholaos Marmarites

To the left of the road from Megalochori to Emboreion stands a rectangular temple. The monument dates from the 3rd century BC. Today it is used as a chapel consecrated to Saint Nicholas. (Saint Nicholas is the Saint who protects seamen)