Kardamoutsa Monastery

Kardamoutsa Monastery is Dedicated to the Holy Cross.

It was founded in the late 16^th century and flourished in the 17^th century. The Major Temple (chapel reserved for prayer and other services) dates back to 1580, is located in the centre of the monastery and is a simple vaulted single-aisled church. The rest of the buildings, restored after the monastery’s reconstitution, are situated around the Major Temple.

The various buildings, single-storey or two-storey, are of simple design, built with the dark limestone stone found in the area. Special care was given to the decoration of the Major Temple, which features relief roses in the windows and decorative panels in the shape of a cross on its eastern side.

Architectural type: One-aisled vaulted
Dated: 16^th century
Location: Karydi
Commemoration Day: 14^th September
Access: easy / paved asphalt road

Information Municipality of Agios Nikolaos