Churches - Hydra island Greece

Aegina Metropolis

This is the first cathedral of modern Greece. There vowed the Government of I. Kapodistrias and in the temple is still the throne of the Governor.

In the Metropolis there are many historical relics and remarkable murals. The bell is a gift of the governor and they say that it was brought from Russia.

Tel. 2297022654

Panagitsa

Beautiful big church near the port of Aegina

Tel. 2297024018

Virgin Chrysoleontissa Monastery

The Monastery of Panagia Chrysoleontissa built in the early 17th century, has high walls and looks more like a fortress.

This construction was done because of the monks fear for pirates. There is a large door, through which one can communicate with the Monastery. It is a large 2 floors building with a courtyard in the center, where there are the church and a 3 floors tower.

The tower was built around 1600. The church is newer and built around 1800, in place of the older one which burned.

In the church there is the icon of Chrysoleontissa. The monastery was very rich and once owned most of the island. During the 19th century most monastic estates were expropriated and the monks fled.

Tel. 2297062100

St. Nikolaos

At the port entrance stands and welcomes us the church of St. Nicholas Thalassinos.

Virgin Faneromeni

Shortly after the Kapodistrian Orphanage is the monastery of the Virgin Mary. It is essentially a hewn tomb, one catacomb where there is the icon.

The church, standing on top of the catacomb is roofless and unfinished.

Tel. 2297022620

Agia Triada

On the road to Souvala

Tel. 2297053946

Church of Agia Marina

Situated on the beach Agia Marina. The celebration is on July 17.

Tel. 2297053885

St. Anargiri

Situated on the beach road to Kavouropetra

Church of Virgin Maria

Very beautiful church in the mountain village Anitseo

Ag.Nikolaos

Charming 11th-century chapel in Palaiokastro next to the Acropolis of Methana island.

Ag.Nikolaos

We meet this beautiful chapel on the road from the Methana Street to the Vathi area.

Krasopanagia

At the western end of the peninsula, is Krasopanagia, a chapel that according to legend was built of soil and wine on rocks.

Monastery Zoodohou Pigis

Dates back in the 18th century and is famous for the healing properties of the water springs at the entrance. The monastery is surrounded by high walls without openings. There is only the main gate and the loopholes. In the abbey are preserved 30 cells.
There Costas Parthenis painted Annunciation.

St. Georgios Church

With beautiful frescoes and the Pantocrator on the dome, which was created by Kostas Parthenis.

Saint Eupraxia Monastery

It is a women convent built in 1865.
The monastery is surrounded by pine and cypress trees and has a unique view. It is one of the attractions of Hydra and worth a visit either by walking or by donkey.

Tel. 22980 52484

Prophet Ilias Monastery

Built in 1815, in this Monastery in 1825 in one of the cells was imprisoned Kolokotronis.

Tel. 22980 52540

Ipapantis Church

Built in 1780 with exquisite murals

Sacre Monastery of Virgin Zourva

Visited by water taxi and then going up the stairs, a trip of about 30 minutes. Magnificent view. It was built around 1710.

Tel. 2298052344

Cathedral of St. Nicholas

On the way to the Old Port lies the Cathedral of the island. There on April 3, 1821 was raised the revolutionary flag on the island. And the steeple of the church has been described as a masterpiece of art.

St. Mamas

Beautiful chapel on the way to the Old Port

Church of Ipapantis

It is located in the town of Spetses near the museum.
It was founded in 1823.