Agiou Pavlou Monastery
Μονή Αγίου Παύλου
A monastery at the mouth of a canyon on the southwest foot of Mount Athos's main peak, with an open setting against the towering summit behind it.
The monastery is famous for its relics of the gold, frankincense, and myrrh that the Three Wise Men offered to the infant Christ. Behind it rises Mount Athos's main peak at 2,033 m, which looks especially dramatic from the sea. Only men with a Diamonitirion (entry permit) may enter. The west coast boat stops at its pier, and then it's about a 30-minute uphill walk. It is also one of the starting points for the route to the summit.
Opening hours
Men with permits only; overnight stays require advance reservation; closes at sunset
Nearby sights
- Dionysiou Monastery
- Skete of Saint Anne
- Mount Athos Summit
- Karoulia
- Osiou Grigoriou Monastery
- Simonopetra Monastery
- Philotheou Monastery
- Karakalou Monastery