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2278 – a first glimpse at the new hotel-restaurant in Karyes

If you follow the Facebook site of monk Prodromos Grigoriatis – as our regular guest and friend Japetus does – you could have seen his video from yesterday. In this video he shows us a first glimpse of the new … Continue reading

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2271 – after 400 years: a (second) new building in Karyes

The Greek website Voria.gr tells us that this new building in Karyes is the second(!) modern building in 400 years, called Samaradiko and that belongs to Lavra, and that it is almost ready to be used. The name is taken … Continue reading

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1729 – important spots in Ouranopoli

Today I’ll show the plan of Ouranopoli with the most important places you can/will visit: 1. the pilgrims office: where to pick up your Diamoniterion 2. The ticket office below has moved to another place, not far from the Pilgrimsoffice: … Continue reading

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1465 – Skites hotel and bungalows

When in Ouranoupolis don’t skip the Skites hotel and bungalows. You can’t miss it when walking to the Mt. Athos border 850 meters from the town. It is perfect place to stay or to eat and drink because totally different … Continue reading

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733 – Hotel

View from the Ouranoupolis tower with our favourite hotel (also see 86). hotel detail Prizes are not available on their internet site, but the rooms are cheap: look here. hv

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