The Cave of the Revelation is where John the Theologian heard the voice of God during his exile (A.D. 95), and dictated the Revelation (last book of the Bible) to his student Prochoros. It is a center of pilgrimage for Christians, and many people from all over the world come here every year. There are guided tours during the summer months.
The Patmiada School (Patmiada Ecclesiastical School) is one of the first religious schools in Greece. It was founded in 1713 by the cleric Makarios Kalogeras and was housed initially in the Cave of the Revelation. Makarios, who had a close relationship with influential Phanariotes (Constantinople Greeks) and the Ecumenical Patriarchate, was the...
The traditional manors of Chora that belonged to sea-captains and merchants are famous for their architecture and interior design. They have impressive windows, doors and rooms, and usually have two levels: the first floor, where the kitchen and other everyday rooms are located and the upper floor, where the relaxation and bedrooms are....
Not only the mansions of Nikolaidis and Stavrakas, but also the old Primary School house art and photography exhibitions, fairytale narration, music and historic-cultural events.
