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Ypsilou Monastery, Lesbos on TravelSnapz |
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The Ypsilou Monastery is a short distance from Antissa in western Lesbos. The monastery was established in 1101 - it holds a commanding position on top of the highest peak in the area. |
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The entrance to the monastery courtyard. |
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On the way to the monastery you'll see many picturesque sights . . . . an old stone shed in a field . . . |
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. . . a roadside chapel, seldom used, but not forgotten . . . |
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. . . the donkey waiting for the next task. All signs of a lifestyle that holds strongly to traditional beliefs. |
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