Isovas

Isova is the site of a ruined Frankish monastery near the modern village of in the western , . The church of Notre Dame at Isova, built in the first half of the 13th century, is among the best surviving examples of Gothic architecture in the Peloponnese, along with the church of Saint Sophia at and the monastery of at Stymphalia.
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  • Type: Archaeological site
  • Description: medieval Frankish monastery in Elis, Greece
  • Also known as: Isova” and “Isova Abbey

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Aspra Spitia and Tripotamia.

Village
is a village in the municipality , eastern Elis, . It is situated between the rivers and , 4 km northwest of their confluence. is situated 4½ km north of Isovas.

Village
is a village and a community in the municipal unit of in the westernmost part of , , Greece. It is situated on a hill above the left bank of the river , 3 km north of its confluence with the . is situated 4½ km north of Isovas.

Village
is a village, which is situated 7 km northeast of Isovas.

Isovas

Latitude
37.57481° or 37° 34′ 29″ north
Longitude
21.78047° or 21° 46′ 50″ east
Open location code
8G93HQFJ+W5
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1354174325
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
Wiki­data ID
Q970355
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In Other Languages

From French to Russian—“Isovas” goes by many names.
  • French: abbaye d’Isova
  • French: Abbaye d’Isova
  • German: Kloster Isova
  • Greek: Αββαείο της Ίσοβας
  • Greek: Μονή Ίσοβας
  • Greek: Μονή Παναγίας Ίσοβας
  • Russian: Исовас

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Isovas and Epeium.

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