Varsamonerou Monastery
Greek Orthodox former monastery in Crete, Greece
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The Varsamonerou Monastery (Greek: Μονή Βαρσαμόνερου), also spelled as the Valsamonerou Monastery (Μονή Βαλσαμόνερου) is a Greek Orthodox former monastery, now church, situated near the village of Voriza, in the Heraklion region of south-central Crete, Greece. It is built on the south slopes of Mt. Ida, approximately 55 kilometres (34 mi) southwest of the city of Heraklion. The site has a panoramic view of the Mesara Plain.
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Vrontisi Monastery
Greek Orthodox monastery in Crete, Greece
0.5 mi awayRazing of Vorizia
1943 destruction of the Cretan village of Vorizia by Axis occupying forces
1.2 mi awayBattle of Trahili
1943 battle during the German occupation of Crete in World War II
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