Monastery of Paleokarya | Krania

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Monastery of Paleokarya | Krania

  • Larissa (Prefecture) | Thessaly
The Metamorfosis tou Sotiros Monastery (known as Moni Paleokaryas), near Krania in Elassona. Built in 1630. Only the katholikon and one tower still exist today.

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Monastery of Paleokarya | Krania
Monastery of Paleokarya | Krania
Monastery of Paleokarya | Krania
Monastery of Paleokarya | Krania
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