Ι.Μ. Παναγίας Γκουβερνιώτισσας — Attraction in Municipality of Chersonissos

We visited here going toward Lasithi Plateau, it worths the slight detour. Parking is below the monastery where the road ends. Garden is nice, everything is small, a small inner garden, a small church, and a small museum.

The frescoes are seemingly old, though I cannot date orthodox religious paintings. They are impressive and a bit dark.

The small museum has some pictures of local people,some parts about the independent Crete at the beginning of the XX century, some items and some history of the monastery. And some copies of icons. At the beginning there is a part about life and work in the village. All parts are nice and interesting, though the first room of the upper floor has no...

I enjoyed my visit to this Monastery the setting was so serene and peaceful. The site has a great museum which has a brilliant set of photos from the villagers from 1940 right upto 1970s along with the religious artifacts you would expect. The young lady who runs the museum is very knowledgeable. The little church on site is amazing with the original painted Icons and you are transported back in time. After you've looked around the shop where you can meet Jorgos who is an artist who has renovated many churches. Then you can have refreshments and enjoy the peaceful...

Amazing monastery and location. There's an open space right outside the monastery where someone can sit and enjoy the nature. One of the coolest things is to go look for the olive trees around the area. Particularly, the oldest one right next to the premises is an olive tree 500yrs old. Hidden within the Cretan mountains the vibe and energy of the...