Ce qu'en disent les visiteurs
Great expiriance. One of the monks living there gave us a guided tour of their small museum and explain all the historical things about ortodox religion, island, greece and the monastery.
Definitely a must see when in Lesvos, if you can, read the story of this amazing place before you visit. Monks very kind and discreet. Museum really worth it. Free admission
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Monastère Saint-Jean-le-Théologien
Monastère historique perché dans les montagnes au-dessus d'Antissa, offrant des vues panoramiques sur le paysage environnant et la mer Égée. Abrite un musée impressionnant présentant des manuscrits byzantins, des papyrus anciens, des vêtements liturgiques et des objets religieux couvrant des siècles de patrimoine orthodoxe. Une destination spirituelle sereine pour les visiteurs en quête d'aperçus culturels et religieux.
Avant de partir
À quoi s'attendre
En arrivant au monastère, c'est le silence de la montagne qui vous accueille en premier — la cour intérieure s'ouvre sur une vue dégagée jusqu'à la mer, tandis que le musée abrite manuscrits byzantins, papyrus anciens et vêtements liturgiques témoignant de siècles de tradition orthodoxe. Prévoyez suffisamment de temps pour parcourir la collection.
Quand y aller
Le printemps et le début de l'automne sont les meilleures périodes : la fraîcheur de l'altitude rend la visite agréable et la fréquentation reste modérée.
Comment s'y rendre
Depuis Mytilène, prenez la route vers l'ouest en direction d'Antissa ; le trajet couvre environ 70 à 80 km de routes de montagne sinueuses et dure environ une heure trente.
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Visitor Reviews
Isabella Lypart Stephensen
September 2025
So very beautiful in here. Worth a visit
miha remic
July 2025
Great expiriance. One of the monks living there gave us a guided tour of their small museum and explain all the historical things about ortodox religion, island, greece and the monastery.
Io Io
July 2025
The monastery is very worth visiting. Awesome location, great views. BUT BEWARE: the young "monk" there gives 200% creep vibes. He made both the girls in our group feel VERY uncomfortable. Not recommended for solo travellers
Tolga Durdu
June 2025
Beautiful religious complex with a fabulous garden. You feel the peace in the air.well worth a visit.
Ewa Święciaszek
September 2024
A wonderful, quiet place. A tiny monastery, very well-kept. There is a museum inside, containing a large collection of books, papyri, liturgical vestments, headgear and jewelry. A beautiful view from the top, in a desert climate. Parking directly in front of Monastir.
Alexis Pulga
July 2024
Definitely a must see when in Lesvos, if you can, read the story of this amazing place before you visit. Monks very kind and discreet. Museum really worth it. Free admission
Simon Sobisch
June 2024
If you are interested in the architecture and/or the unexpected rich exhibition of sacred belongings then this is a good place to be. Otherwise you likely still enjoy the view and the friendly monks.
Jag Grewal
September 2023
Beautiful and quiet monastery with spectacular and commanding views. Bit of a windy road up and down but they are one way so not to bad to navigate. Little museum and stunning chapel.
Magdalena Franquet Piotrowska
September 2023
Going up you have an incredible view that goes up till Molyvos. Definitely worth a short visit. There is no lunch or drink facilities, but there is a bathroom.
Kamila S
July 2023
Very old monastery on the top overlooking the area. There is a small museum here. You can see beautiful flowers. Interesting views. Worth visiting before Petrified forest of Lesvos.
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