Vlacherna Monastery

Vlacherna Monastery

Vlacherna Monastery is a graphical chapel located on the island of Vlacherna below the Kanoni area and they are connected by a small footbridge.

According to testimony, Vlacherna Monastery was built in the 17th century and it functioned as a women’s monastery until 1980. The church is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, who comes from Constantinople and celebrates in July 2.