I found a database on the web with the a complete atlas (map) of the 17th century by the famous brothers Blaeu from Amsterdam.
The names are not familiar. Acroto could be Akrathos but lies on the Lavra spot. Stelar is on the map where you would expect Vatopedi. Oliforio is maybe Dafni. Who can identify the places on the map?
Mooi die gedeeltes uit Blaeu! Je had het er laatst over en ik dacht toch ff kijken! Nou doei
M
Dear Friends,
1) I have a doubt about the number of days that a non-orthodox can stay in the Holy Mountain, 4 days? or 4 nights?
2) Can visitors sleep in a skiiti ana?
3) Can take a boat from Iviron to Lavra? Any one knows timetables?
The Trip to Athos in 2007 is Fantastic!!!!! I enjoy very much each post.
Thanks
José
Dear Friends,
1) I have a doubt about the number of days that a non-orthodox can stay in the Holy Mountain, 4 days? or 4 nights?
You get a permit for 3 nights.
2) Can visitors sleep in a skiiti ana?
yes, but book in advance. We had to walk another hour to Paulou because Sk. Anna was full (in May 2007).
3) Can take a boat from Iviron to Lavra? Any one knows timetables?
Boat is not sure, take taxi.