Religion has always played an important part in Greek culture and the orthodox churches, chapels and monasteries are an integral part of the landscape in many parts of the country.

In fact, two of the most famous monastery clusters in Greece, Meteora and the Monastic community of Mount Athos, have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, for meeting both “cultural” and “natural” criteria.

The following list includes some of the most stunning orthodox monasteries in Greece that are both eye-pleasing and soul-southing.
1. Monastery of Hozoviotissa in Amorgos

2. Monastery of Saint John in Patmos

3. Holy Trinity Monastery in Meteora

4. Simonos Petra Monastery in Mount Athos

5. Monastery of St. Ephraim, Nea Makri