Monastery of the Archangel, Velidi

Monastery of the Archangel, Velidi is a church in Kythnos, Cyclades, South Aegean Islands. Monastery of the Archangel, Velidi is situated nearby to the church Άγιος Τρύφων, as well as near the hamlet Aosa.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Katafyki cave and Archaeological Museum of Kythnos.

Katafyki cave

Cave

Photo: Gatovios, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Katafyki is a cave located in Dryopida on the island of Kythnos in the Cyclades. It has been named "Katafiki" as it has served as a shelter in various time periods. It also bears the name "Giorgos Martinos Cave" in honor of the geologist who studied it. Katafyki cave is situated 1½ km south of Monastery of the Archangel, Velidi.

Archaeological Museum of Kythnos

Museum

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Archaeological Museum of Kythnos is situated 2 km north of Monastery of the Archangel, Velidi.

Dryopida

Residential area

Photo: Einer flog zu Weit, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Dryopida is a village and a community in Kythnos island, Greece. It most likely got its name from the first residents of the island, the Dryopes. It is declared as a traditional settlement because of its architecture. Dryopida is situated 1½ km south of Monastery of the Archangel, Velidi.