The male monastery built from the beginning of the 18th century and completely finished only in the 19th century rises on the highest peak of the island of the same name between the villages of Pyrgos and Kamari. This sanctury amidst picturesque nature will reward all the visitors with a charming view on the landscape from its courtyard. In the past it belonged to important cultural, education and trade centres of the island. Today there is an archive of rare manuscripts, books and documents as well as a collection of valuable cultural and religious objects including painted icons, woodcarvings, embroidered fabrics, statues, crosses and more sacred artifacts inlaid with gold and precious stones.