Iberian Monastery
athos peninsula, nome of Halkidiki, Greece
Description:
Iveron or Iberian Monastery was founded in the 980s by monk John, a native of Georgia. It is located on the peninsula of Halkidiki on Mount Athos, considered a saint in Greece. Near the monastery there are about twenty small temples.
Why is it worth a visit?
It is here that the original of the icon of the Mother of God, revered throughout the world, is located, the authorship of which is attributed to the Apostle Luke. In addition, you can enjoy the views of nature, appreciate the ancient architecture and bow to the relics of saints, of which there are a great many. The library contains several thousand ancient manuscripts and more than 20 thousand printed books.
How do I get there?
You can get to Mount Athos by ferry from Uranopolis, but you will have to walk about 5 km to the monastery itself.