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Epar.Od. Naxou-Chalkiou, Ναξος 843 00, Greece
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Old Jesuits Resort at Kalamitsia

Naxos 843 00, Greece
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Liam HainsworthLiam Hainsworth
🌟 **4/5 Stars** 🌟 Kalamitsia Monastery, also known as the Jesuit Palace, is a hidden gem tucked away in the hills of Naxos – but be prepared for an adventure getting there! You’ll need to navigate a winding dirt road with steep sides, and once you’re on it, turning around isn’t really an option. My advice? Just keep going, because at the bottom, you’ll find a spot to turn around. The journey is half the fun, especially with the beautiful olive trees and low hills surrounding you. Built in 1673 by the Jesuit monk Roberto Sauze, this monastery is a fascinating piece of history. The luxurious design and elegance of the place apparently didn’t sit well with the locals back in the day – after all, monks aren’t exactly known for their taste in opulent summer resorts! But that’s what makes this place so interesting, it’s actually an architectural masterpiece. However, I had to knock off a star because it’s sad to see this incredible site slowly falling into ruin. The monastery is still in relatively good condition, but the decline is noticeable year by year. It’s heartbreaking to think that such a beautiful and historically significant place might disappear entirely if it doesn’t get the restoration and care it deserves. Come on, local authorities – let’s not let this treasure crumble into dust! The monastery has two stories with many ancillary wings to explore. You can still admire the kitchen, laundry rooms, stables, and cells, but be careful – this is not the place to channel your inner Indiana Jones. The building hasn’t been restored, so take special care, especially on the roof. A slip here could turn your historical tour into a disaster movie! For those who enjoy a bit of adventure and don’t mind the dirt road, you can drive to the monastery, or if you’re up for a hike, you can reach it on foot from Melanes village or the Kouros. The setting, surrounded by nature and history, is truly captivating. And here’s the kicker – if anyone ever decides to sell this place, sign me up! I’ll take it. Who wouldn’t want their very own crumbling Jesuit Palace? Just a little TLC, and it could be the ultimate retreat!
Manos FlsManos Fls
We've been to the most amazing place today. Kalamitsia is one of the quietest, loneliest places in Naxos, just 2 km away from the village of Melanes. It used to be a Venetian Mansion dating back to the 14th century but was transformed into a Jesuit Monastery by Roberto Sauze in 1673. Its marvelous design, elegance and luxurious style provoked the reactions of the residents that time as this luxury was opposed to the supposedly austere life of the monks. I looked at around to this place, at the chaos it has endured - the way it has been adapted, burned, pillaged and found a way to build itself back up again. It feels like a precious wound, a heartbreak you won't let go of because it hurts too good. We all want things to stay the same. Settle for living in misery because we're afraid of change, of things crumbling to ruins. Maybe my life hasn't been so chaotic, it's just the world that is, and the real trap is getting attached to any of it. Ruin is a gift. Ruin is the road to transformation.
Justin RouseJustin Rouse
GPS took me right to it. The road was easy and I had a Fiat Panda. Not sure why people are saying it's not driveable. If you're a city dweller, and don't know how to drive a manual, I guess it could be challenging. I found it to be extremely easy to navigate. Do not park hot cars on dry grass. Risk of fire is great. The ruins are quite something. There are several levels to the main structure. The old garden is very obvious, with still producing figs and palms. Must've been quite a place back in the day. Bring a headlamp to explore the lowest levels, as it is pretty dimly lit. There is even the remains of a mill and an olive press. See pics. There is also a trail that extends a km or 2 round trip that explore the old stone wall. I didn't walk it but could see it with my drone. Worth the trip.
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🌟 **4/5 Stars** 🌟 Kalamitsia Monastery, also known as the Jesuit Palace, is a hidden gem tucked away in the hills of Naxos – but be prepared for an adventure getting there! You’ll need to navigate a winding dirt road with steep sides, and once you’re on it, turning around isn’t really an option. My advice? Just keep going, because at the bottom, you’ll find a spot to turn around. The journey is half the fun, especially with the beautiful olive trees and low hills surrounding you. Built in 1673 by the Jesuit monk Roberto Sauze, this monastery is a fascinating piece of history. The luxurious design and elegance of the place apparently didn’t sit well with the locals back in the day – after all, monks aren’t exactly known for their taste in opulent summer resorts! But that’s what makes this place so interesting, it’s actually an architectural masterpiece. However, I had to knock off a star because it’s sad to see this incredible site slowly falling into ruin. The monastery is still in relatively good condition, but the decline is noticeable year by year. It’s heartbreaking to think that such a beautiful and historically significant place might disappear entirely if it doesn’t get the restoration and care it deserves. Come on, local authorities – let’s not let this treasure crumble into dust! The monastery has two stories with many ancillary wings to explore. You can still admire the kitchen, laundry rooms, stables, and cells, but be careful – this is not the place to channel your inner Indiana Jones. The building hasn’t been restored, so take special care, especially on the roof. A slip here could turn your historical tour into a disaster movie! For those who enjoy a bit of adventure and don’t mind the dirt road, you can drive to the monastery, or if you’re up for a hike, you can reach it on foot from Melanes village or the Kouros. The setting, surrounded by nature and history, is truly captivating. And here’s the kicker – if anyone ever decides to sell this place, sign me up! I’ll take it. Who wouldn’t want their very own crumbling Jesuit Palace? Just a little TLC, and it could be the ultimate retreat!
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We've been to the most amazing place today. Kalamitsia is one of the quietest, loneliest places in Naxos, just 2 km away from the village of Melanes. It used to be a Venetian Mansion dating back to the 14th century but was transformed into a Jesuit Monastery by Roberto Sauze in 1673. Its marvelous design, elegance and luxurious style provoked the reactions of the residents that time as this luxury was opposed to the supposedly austere life of the monks. I looked at around to this place, at the chaos it has endured - the way it has been adapted, burned, pillaged and found a way to build itself back up again. It feels like a precious wound, a heartbreak you won't let go of because it hurts too good. We all want things to stay the same. Settle for living in misery because we're afraid of change, of things crumbling to ruins. Maybe my life hasn't been so chaotic, it's just the world that is, and the real trap is getting attached to any of it. Ruin is a gift. Ruin is the road to transformation.
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GPS took me right to it. The road was easy and I had a Fiat Panda. Not sure why people are saying it's not driveable. If you're a city dweller, and don't know how to drive a manual, I guess it could be challenging. I found it to be extremely easy to navigate. Do not park hot cars on dry grass. Risk of fire is great. The ruins are quite something. There are several levels to the main structure. The old garden is very obvious, with still producing figs and palms. Must've been quite a place back in the day. Bring a headlamp to explore the lowest levels, as it is pretty dimly lit. There is even the remains of a mill and an olive press. See pics. There is also a trail that extends a km or 2 round trip that explore the old stone wall. I didn't walk it but could see it with my drone. Worth the trip.
Justin Rouse

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🌟 4/5 Stars 🌟

Kalamitsia Monastery, also known as the Jesuit Palace, is a hidden gem tucked away in the hills of Naxos – but be prepared for an adventure getting there! You’ll need to navigate a winding dirt road with steep sides, and once you’re on it, turning around isn’t really an option. My advice? Just keep going, because at the bottom, you’ll find a spot to turn around. The journey is half the fun, especially with the beautiful olive trees and low hills surrounding you.

Built in 1673 by the Jesuit monk Roberto Sauze, this monastery is a fascinating piece of history. The luxurious design and elegance of the place apparently didn’t sit well with the locals back in the day – after all, monks aren’t exactly known for their taste in opulent summer resorts! But that’s what makes this place so interesting, it’s actually an architectural masterpiece.

However, I had to knock off a star because it’s sad to see this incredible site slowly falling into ruin. The monastery is still in relatively good condition, but the decline is noticeable year by year. It’s heartbreaking to think that such a beautiful and historically significant place might disappear entirely if it doesn’t get the restoration and care it deserves. Come on, local authorities – let’s not let this treasure crumble into dust!

The monastery has two stories with many ancillary wings to explore. You can still admire the kitchen, laundry rooms, stables, and cells, but be careful – this is not the place to channel your inner Indiana Jones. The building hasn’t been restored, so take special care, especially on the roof. A slip here could turn your historical tour into a disaster movie!

For those who enjoy a bit of adventure and don’t mind the dirt road, you can drive to the monastery, or if you’re up for a hike, you can reach it on foot from Melanes village or the Kouros. The setting, surrounded by nature and history, is truly captivating.

And here’s the kicker – if anyone ever decides to sell this place, sign me up! I’ll take it. Who wouldn’t want their very own crumbling Jesuit Palace? Just a little TLC, and it could be the...

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7y

We've been to the most amazing place today. Kalamitsia is one of the quietest, loneliest places in Naxos, just 2 km away from the village of Melanes. It used to be a Venetian Mansion dating back to the 14th century but was transformed into a Jesuit Monastery by Roberto Sauze in 1673.

Its marvelous design, elegance and luxurious style provoked the reactions of the residents that time as this luxury was opposed to the supposedly austere life of the monks. I looked at around to this place, at the chaos it has endured - the way it has been adapted, burned, pillaged and found a way to build itself back up again.

It feels like a precious wound, a heartbreak you won't let go of because it hurts too good. We all want things to stay the same. Settle for living in misery because we're afraid of change, of things crumbling to ruins. Maybe my life hasn't been so chaotic, it's just the world that is, and the real trap is getting attached to any of it.

Ruin is a gift. Ruin is the road to...

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5y

Το επιβλητικό ανάκτορο των Ιησουιτών Μοναχών βρίσκεται στην καταπράσινη και γεμάτη λιόδεντρα κοιλάδα των Καλαμιτσίων, κοντά στο χωριό Μέλανες. Τοποθεσία: Το ανάκτορο των Ιησουιτών μοναχών βρίσκεται στην περιοχή Καλαμίτσια, απέχει 2 χλμ από το χωριό Μέλανες και 7 χλμ από τη Χώρα. Ιστορία: Το 1673, ο Ιησουίτης μοναχός Ροβέρτο Σωζέ επέλεξε την καταπράσινη κοιλάδα των Καλαμιτσιών για να φτιάξει αυτό το λαμπρό οικοδόμημα. Οι εργασίες όπως δείχνουν οι ιστορικές και αρχιτεκτονικές μελέτες ξεκίνησαν την περίοδο 1679-1681 και ολοκληρώθηκαν το 1683. Το ανάκτορο χτίστηκε στα συντρίμμια ενός παλιότερου δουκάτου με χρήματα της οικογένειας του Ροβέρτο Σωζέ. Όταν ολοκληρώθηκε το χτίσιμό του, όπως αναφέρεται και σε βιβλία πολλών περιηγητών της εποχής, όλοι μιλούσαν για ένα κτίσμα μοναδικής αρχιτεκτονικής αλλά και εντυπωσιακής χλιδής, που όμως προκάλεσε τις έντονες αντιδράσεις των κατοίκων. Τα πρώτα χρόνια χρησιμοποιήθηκε ως εξοχική κατοικία και χώρος περισυλλογής των Ιησουιτών μοναχών. Στην πορεία του χρόνου πέρασε στην κυριότητα άλλων ταγμάτων των Καθολικών. Το ανάκτορο αποτελείται από ένα διώροφο κτίσμα καλυμμένο με θόλο και πτέρυγες χτισμένες περιμετρικά ενώ έχει πολλούς βοηθητικούς χώρους. Ακόμα και σήμερα διατηρείται σε πολύ καλή κατάσταση ο εντυπωσιακός περιστεριώνας. Στον περίγυρο μπορεί κανείς να δει τα μαγειρεία, τα πλυσταριά, τους στάβλους και τους ξενώνες. Μύθοι: Δεν είναι λίγες οι ιστορίες που ακούγονται για το ανάκτορο των Καλαμιτσιών που αγγίζουν τα όρια του θρίλερ. Ο θρύλος λέει πως στο ανάκτορο υπήρχε για πολλά χρόνια κρυμμένος ένας μεγάλος θησαυρός, ο οποίος και βρέθηκε λίγο πριν το 2000. Άλλοι πάλι αναφέρονται σε νεράιδες και πνεύματα που κάνουν «αισθητή» την παρουσία τους τα βράδια… Η επίσκεψη στο ανάκτορο των Καλαμιτσιών: Το ανάκτορο είναι ερειπωμένο και πλήρως προσβάσιμο όλες τις ώρες της ημέρας. Μιας και δεν έχουν γίνει εργασίες αναστήλωσης και αποκατάστασης πολλά σημεία του ανακτόρου και των γύρω κτιρίων δεν είναι ασφαλή και η επίσκεψη εκεί απαιτεί ιδιαίτερη προσοχή.

An impressive complex that was built as the summer resort of Jesuit monks in the 17th century is seen at Kalamitsia on Naxos, next of Melanes Village. Construction of the complex was funded by the family of the head of the Jesuit order himself, Robert Saulger. Being a distinct mixture of western and local architecture, it includes many rooms, a chapel, auxiliary buildings such as dovecote, stable and olive mill, and a huge garden featuring terraces, bearing walls, cisterns and flights of stairs. Due to the luxury that characterized it, it was dubbed as “the Jesuit palace” and became the object of both admiration and criticism in its heyday, encountered in many reports of travelers and...

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