Saint John the Theologian Monastery

Ιερά Μονή Υψηλού

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4.9(420 beoordelingen)
Antissa

Wat bezoekers zeggen

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.
miha remic· juli 2025
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
Alexis Pulga· juli 2024

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Klooster van Sint-Jan de Theoloog

Historisch klooster hoog in de bergen boven Antissa met een panoramisch uitzicht over het omliggende landschap en de Egeïsche Zee. Herbergt een indrukwekkend museum met Byzantijnse manuscripten, oude papyri, liturgische gewaden en religieuze artefacten die eeuwen van orthodox erfgoed omspannen. Een serene spirituele bestemming voor bezoekers die op zoek zijn naar cultureel en religieus inzicht.

Voor uw bezoek

Wat u kunt verwachten

Bij aankomst in het klooster omringt u meteen de bergstilte — de binnenplaats biedt een weids uitzicht richting zee, terwijl het museum Byzantijnse manuscripten, oude papyri en liturgische gewaden herbergt die eeuwen van orthodoxe traditie tastbaar maken. Neem ruim de tijd voor de collectie.

Beste tijd om te gaan

Lente en vroege herfst zijn het aangenaamst — het is koeler op deze hoogte en er zijn weinig andere bezoekers.

Hoe er te komen

Vanuit Mytilene rijdt u westwaarts richting Antissa; de rit beslaat zo'n 70 à 80 km over kronkelende bergwegen en duurt ongeveer anderhalf uur.

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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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West-Lesbos

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