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2112 – Crossing the stone fall of Megali Sara

Posted on March 2, 2020 by athosweblog

Between Nilou or Nilos and Prodromou the monopati runs over an impressive stone avalanche area called Megali Sara The path was formed by passing monks after the 1905 earthquake, that created the stone fall. The region is geologically quite unstable. … Continue reading →

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2107 – The most beautiful descent on Athos

Posted on February 17, 2020 by athosweblog

The ancient footpaths of Athos are of an unprecedented beauty, that is a well-known fact. But what is the most beautiful stretch? The answer is not so easy. There are plenty of excellent candidates. In the category open landscapes I … Continue reading →

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2042 – Mount Athos by Edward Lear: new site

Posted on March 3, 2019 by athosweblog

Stephen Duckworth has completed a website on the 1856 travels of Edward Lear with all the beautiful drawings of the monasteries. This is the link to the website. Herman Voogd

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1519 – The marvelous marble path to the chapel of Agios Nelios/Nilos

Posted on March 9, 2014 by athosweblog

Can a man fall in love with a path? The closest you can get is walking the paths of Mount Athos. The beauty lies not in their youth.  These paths are ancient. They plunge you into history.  They make you … Continue reading →

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264 – Agios Nilos

Posted on November 28, 2007 by athosweblog

The houses on the left are the kellia Agios Nilos, in the middle the Karavostasi and on the right Skiti Timiou Prodromou. Agios Nilos Karavostasi, an old stone avalanch (1905) at the south end of the peninsula. This small path … Continue reading →

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