Monastery of Panagia Vlacherna
Monastery of Panagia Vlacherna is a monastery in Preveza, Epirus. Monastery of Panagia Vlacherna is situated nearby to the church Άγιος Σπυρίδων, as well as near Castle of Parga.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Castle of Parga and Castle of Anthoussa.
Castle of Parga
Castle
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The Parga Castle is a medieval hilltop citadel complex in the town of Parga, Epirus, Greece. Located on the top of a hill overlooking the town, it has been an important landmark since the 15th century due in part to the strong fortifications used to protect the town from invasions from land and sea. Castle of Parga is situated 1 km northeast of Monastery of Panagia Vlacherna.
Castle of Anthoussa
Castle
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Castle of Anthoussa is situated 3 km northwest of Monastery of Panagia Vlacherna.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Parga and Anthousa.
Parga
Parga is a small town on the Ionian coast of mainland Greece, just between the cities of Igoumenitsa and Preveza, in the region of Epirus.
Anthousa
Village
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Anthousa, known before 1927 as Rapeza is a village in the municipality of Parga, Preveza regional unit of Epirus, in western Greece. In 2021 its population was 673 for the community, which also includes the village Trikorfo. Anthousa is situated 2½ km northwest of Monastery of Panagia Vlacherna.
Agia
Village
Agia is a village in the municipality of Parga in Epirus, Greece. In addition to the settlement of Sarakiniko, it forms the local community of Agia. A few hundred years ago, the actual settlement of Agia was located on the bay where Sarakiniko lies today. Agia is situated 4½ km northwest of Monastery of Panagia Vlacherna.
Monastery of Panagia Vlacherna
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Categories: monastery, tourism, and historic site
- Location: Preveza, Epirus, Northern Greece, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
39.27897° or 39° 16′ 44″ northLongitude
20.38779° or 20° 23′ 16″ eastOpen location code
8GF279HQ+H4OpenStreetMap ID
way 595195036OpenStreetMap feature
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In Other Languages
From French to Italian—“Monastery of Panagia Vlacherna” goes by many names.
- French: “Monastère de Panagia Vlacherna”
- German: “Kloster Panagia Vlacherna”
- Greek: “Ιερά Μονή Παναγία των Βλαχερνών”
- Italian: “Monastero di Panagia Vlacherna”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Άγιος Σπυρίδων and Wood Art Shop.
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