Diaporia, Zakynthos, Ionian islands
Monastery of Agios Andreas
| Location: |
| On the islet of Agios Andreas at Diaporia, off the NW coast of Zakynthos |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| Ionian islands Zakynthos | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Zakynthos • Diaporia | |
| Altitude: | |
| Elevation ≈ 15 m |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| 1595 | Post-BYZANTINE  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Castle-Monastery |
Rather Poor
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Remains of the fortification of the monastery of Agios Andreas on the island of Agios Andreas off the northwestern coast of Zakynthos island. The little island together with another small islet form a small group called “Diaporia”.
The monastery was founded in 1595 by Ioannis Theodosis. It flourished for about 100 years (maybe less) but then it was abandoned due to pirate raids. It is built with stones from the island and mortar as a binding material.
| First entry in Kastrologos: | December 2015 |
Sources
- Website ΣΤΟΝ ΙΣΚΙΟ ΤΟΥ ΙΣΚΙΟΥ - Ο Άγιος Ανδρέας στα Διαπόρια της Ζακύνθου
- Presented in cooperation with Mr. Ioannis Dedes
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| Access |
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| Entrance: |
| The islet is accessible only by boat, but there more difficulties to approach the monastery itself because of the rough terrain |