Hilandar Monastery
Μονή Χιλανδαρίου
A Serbian monastery founded in 1198 by Serbian ruler Stefan Nemanja and his son Saint Sava, a cradle of Serbian culture and religion.
Located inland on the northern part of the peninsula, Hilandar was founded by the Serbian ruler Stefan Nemanja and his son Saint Sava. It is one of the holiest sites of Serbian Orthodoxy and houses a large collection of medieval Serbian manuscripts and icons. The monastery was still undergoing restoration after a fire in 2004. Only men with a Diamonitirion (entry permit) may enter. It is relatively close to Uranopolis, and you can disembark at the northern port and continue on foot or by vehicle.
Opening hours
Men with permits only; overnight stays require advance reservation; closes at sunset
Nearby sights
- Esphigmenou Monastery
- Zograf Monastery
- Konstamonitou Monastery
- Dochiariou Monastery
- Vatopedi Monastery
- Xenophontos Monastery
- St. Panteleimon Monastery (Rossikon)
- Xeropotamou Monastery