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Moni Savvathianon
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Moni Savvathianon
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The monastery of Savvathiana is located 20 km west of Heraklion,at an altitude of 440 meters above the village Rogdia.It is a beautiful convent,flooded by vegetation and natural beauty,which comes from the time of Venetian rule.The monastery is dedicated to Virgin Mary.At the site of the monastery there are three temples
The very old monastery of Savvathiana is one of the most beautiful in Crete, retaining its traditional beauty and built in a ravine, well protected from the pirate raids of the Medieval Times