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Monastery of Theotokos Tourliani
Byzantine · MonasteryΜυκονου

Monastery of Theotokos Tourliani

Ι. Μονή Θεοτόκου Τουρλιανής, Άνω Μερά, Μύκονος

The Monastery of Theotokos Tourliani rises in Ano Mera, the inland village of Mykonos, a Byzantine foundation dedicated to the Virgin Mary and among the island's few religious houses surviving from that era. Its whitewashed walls and distinctive bell tower stand against the Cycladic landscape, a quiet contrast to the coastal bustle. The monastery dates to 1542, and within its church a carved wooden iconostasis rewards a closer look. For travelers exploring Mykonos beyond its beaches, this hilltop retreat offers a still, contemplative encounter with the island's spiritual past.

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