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Monastery of Philanthropinon

The monastery of Saint Nicholas Philanthropinon preserves an exceptional cycle of post-Byzantine wall paintings within Ioannina Island's monastic landscape.

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The monastery of Saint Nicholas Philanthropinon preserves an exceptional cycle of post-Byzantine wall paintings within Ioannina Island's monastic landscape.

The monastery of Saint Nicholas Philanthropinon preserves an exceptional cycle of post-Byzantine wall paintings within Ioannina Island's monastic landscape. Interior access and photography are controlled to protect fragile paintings. Dress modestly, follow custodians' instructions and never touch walls. Confirm hours before taking the boat, as a closed monastery still deserves respectful exterior viewing but should not be pressured to open.

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