Zograf Monastery
Μονή Ζωγράφου
A Bulgarian monastery set in a forested valley on the western side of the peninsula, named after the miraculous icon of Saint George said to have been painted by the "painter" himself.
Legend holds that the icon of Saint George at the monastery was painted by angels, and "Zograf" means "painter." The monastery is a spiritual center of Bulgarian Orthodoxy, with a grand 19th-century complex surrounded by quiet forest. Only men with a Diamonitirion (entry permit) may enter. From the Zografou pier on the west coast, it's about a 1-hour walk uphill, and visitors are relatively few.
Opening hours
Men with permits only; overnight stays require advance reservation; closes at sunset
Nearby sights
- Konstamonitou Monastery
- Dochiariou Monastery
- Xenophontos Monastery
- Esphigmenou Monastery
- Hilandar Monastery
- Vatopedi Monastery
- St. Panteleimon Monastery (Rossikon)
- Xeropotamou Monastery