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Monastery of Panayia TourlianivsChurch of Paraportiani
Monastery of Panayia Tourliani and Church of Paraportiani are both rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Church of Paraportiani scores significantly higher than Monastery of Panayia Tourliani. Church of Paraportiani scores 92 with endorsements from 4 sources including Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Monastery of Panayia Tourliani
Fodor's
Central square, Ano Mera, Greece
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Fodor's "Its massive baroque iconostasis (altar screen), made in 1775 by Florentine artists, has small icons carefully placed amid the wooden structure's painted green, red, and gold-leaf flowers. " Full review
Church of Paraportiani Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
Address: Kastro-Paralia, Mykonos Town 84600, Greece
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Fodor's "The sloping, whitewashed conglomeration of four chapels, mixing Byzantine and vernacular idioms, looks fantastic. " Full review
Lonely Planet "Mykonos' most famous church is the Panagia Paraportiani. It is actually five small churches amalgamated, in classical Byzantine style, into one asymmetrical entity." Full review
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Visitors should avoid entering during services, unless for genuine worship rather than sightseeing.
Afar Magazine "This famous whitewashed church was begun in 1475 but wasn't actually finished until the 17th century." Full review
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Our Lady of the Side Gate" is a working sacred space so avoid entering to take pictures when services are being held.
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"From its main entrance, you'll have spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea." Full review
