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Panagia Tourliani Monastery
Panagia Tourliani Monastery is a popular stop for architecture buffs and spiritual travelers.
Remember to dress respectfully and keep your voice down, as this is an active house of worship.
There’s a small fee to enter the monastery, which includes admission to the on-site museum.
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The fee to visit the Panagia Tourliani Monastery is €2, which also includes admission to the on-site museum. If you’d prefer to visit with a guide, the monastery features on several sightseeing tours of Mykonos; prices typically start at US$60 per person.
Yes, the Panagia Tourliani Monastery is well worth visiting. A short drive from Mykonos Town, the whitewashed building has a red dome, art-filled interior, and marble courtyard that offers pretty photo opportunities and a calmer atmosphere than you'll find in town. If you're traveling without a car, book a guided tour of Mykonos that takes you sightseeing beyond the main tourist track. Driving around the island, you'll see picturesque villages and beaches that you might otherwise miss.
Per one customer who booked Sightseeing like a Mykonian (Small Group or Private), "This is the best way to see Mykonos. Left to your own devices, it's easy to get lost in the winding back alleyways. Our guide, Aris, expertly took us to the best sites and the best photo spots. In addition, you leave Old Town to see more of the island, including a monastery and a very scenic lighthouse. We had great local snacks on the beach to round out a fun day. Aris was an excellent guide, very genuine and friendly with great English. Highly recommend!"
Panagia Touriani Monastery was founded in the mid-16th century by two monks from Panagia Ekatontapyliani—or the Church with 100 Doors—on Paros. Built on the foundations of an older church, the monastery was named after an image of the Virgin Mary recovered from the sea near Tourlos and was once a popular pilgrimage destination.
Yes, a small entrance fee (about €1) includes access to the church and monastery museum, which houses a small collection of religious art and icons. Bring exact change in cash, as the monastery does not accept credit or debit cards and may not be able to change large bills.
The Monastery's most striking feature is its Byzantine architecture, with a marble facade, bell tower, and traditional whitewashed complex. Inside the church, the main attractions are the intricately carved rood screen and dragon-shaped incense holders. The monastery has a tiny ecclesiastical museum with icons, vestments, religious art, and the original monastery bells.
This whitewashed complex sits in the inland town of Ano Mera in the center of the island of Mykonos, about 5 miles (8 kilometers) from Mykonos town and its old town of Chora. Buses run regularly between the Fabrika bus station in Mykonos town and Ano Mera; Panagia Touriani Monastery is a short walk from the Ano Mera bus stop.
The monastery is dedicated to the patron saint of Mykonos, who is celebrated each Aug. 15 with processions and religious services. This is one of the most important events in the village of Ano Mera and an excellent opportunity to experience an island tradition.
Panagia Touriani Monastery is an active place of worship, and visitors should dress modestly, covering shoulders, knees, and midriff. Avoid shorts and miniskirts, sleeveless shirts, tank tops, and cropped shirts. Longer shorts and skirts that cover the knees, short-sleeved shirts, and sandals are permitted.
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