Daphne Monastery

Daphne Monastery belongs to the Byzantine period. Translated, it means laurel. Yes, and located in a grove of laurel. It stands 11 kilometers from the capital. The temple, which has reached our time, dates back to the 11th century. It has a cross-domed building. It's surrounded by exonatrex and apses. The dome is flat. Inside the temple is a mosaic expensive decor. The attention of pilgrims is attracted by the domed image of the Pantocrator. The walls depict scenes from the life of God’s mother and her son. For the period of the creation of the temple, children's and domestic themes were uncharacteristic. Marble cladding is also preserved. From Athens you can get by bus number 880 and 860 or paid transfer.