圣约翰修道院

在圣约翰修道院的经历简直无法用语言说明!建筑内部11世纪的壁画,还有外部的景观都是叫人难以忘怀的美景。五月的时候去那里还能得到一些额外的好处,那时候到处都是盛放的野花,美丽极了。如果你想要独处的话,这个岛无疑是最棒的。不像米科诺斯,这里晚上不会有任何喧闹的聚会。尽管如此,它也一样的让人流连忘返!参观完这些景点以后,我们去了港口的一家餐馆,而且在那吃了一顿非常美味的地中海式的晚餐。强烈推荐这里。 :)

我来过圣约翰修道院的两次,每次来这里都感觉内心和灵魂得到了洗涤。里面的博物馆很不错,有一些文物可以参观。

It was somewhat of a climb to get up to the monastery. Along the way, there are shops and small restaurants in the event you want souvenirs or a drink/snack. We were on a tour so we were given much history as we walked among the ruins. The site from above was fabulous. I would recommend good and comfortable walking shoes.

Very beautiful place to visit. Not much to do when inside, few churches and a very nice museum but a nice place for pictures. Museum has so many old artifacts, books from 6ad etc. Very nice and peaceful place to visit. 4euro entry to monastery and 6euro entry to the museum.Ladies to cover legs when inside the monastery, they provide shawls there to wrap around you. 30 monks still live inside the monastery

This monastery has a commanding view of the island of Patmos; a grand Orthodox chapel. I enjoyed the museum, which had a 6th century Bible manuscript, other interesting paraphernalia including documents from Ottoman sultans Mehmet II & Suleiman the Magnificent. Definitely worth a visit.

We took a tour up to the Monastery and also had a wonderful walk through the back "streets" of the old town built around it. Toured the inside of a house as well. The Monastery was nice with a small, but interesting museum area. Views were amazing as well.

This 11th century stone monastery was impressive even in the distance as we docked in port. At first it appears more like a massive Moorish fort sitting atop a high hill in Spain. The museum inside the monastery has some very ancient relics, beautifully decorated old manuscripts and Byzantine frescos. There were panoramic views of Patmos, our ship docked in the harbor and other far islands from the monastery. We also got some very good photos of the three functioning Patmos windmills with their very distinctive sails from the monastery's front steps. St. John's Cave of the Apocalypse is close by.

So much history and art, fantastic view of the island. Visited the cafe of the Apocalypse.No wonder this island is protected by UNESCO

We were the first through the doors and although not Christian, had a special experience. We tried very hard to show respect throughout, not venturing where prohibited and whispering always in hushed tones. The Russian women who arrived a half hour after us did not seem to feel the same way and shouted to each other repeatedly across the property. I nearly confronted them for their arrogance. Of course, staff beat me to that. We would like to have reieved more respect from staff ourselves. They were vague when asked about liturgical services dates/times, despite the fact that we were renting a house from them. One male staffer on the main floor also mocked our efforts to document the property photographically, not realizing that we speak and understand a little Greek. Shame that both lookout vistas at the 'primahiolia' belfrey tower and also the museum terrace are now closed to visitors. They were once the amongst the very best sunrise points on patmos. Whatever. You will love this place especially if you come right at opening time. *The opening hours posted both on the large official poster just to the left of the entry and also reproduced in tourism pamphlets are incorrect. Perhaps this might be remedied by those in high places? *BTW, the 'Byzantine Icons' shop run by friendly Costas just at the bottom of the entry ramp sells top quality art reproduction souvenirs and more. His products include religious paintings done by actual monks themselves. Visitors may want to read Jeffrey Siger's 'Midnight in Patmos' crime novel beforehand. Take my advice and also give a listen to acoustic guitarist Don Ross' oh-so evocative masterpiece 'Patmos', from his CD 'Bearing Straight'. Genius. Also, know that the homes just behind the Monastery are the oldest quarter of Chora. Rumour has it that some very famous folks own holiday homes there, including Ziggy Stardust, Forrest Gump plus Erin Brokovich. I am done. The end.

We were ready to dismiss this monastery as just another site, but it rreally is a lovely place. Breathtaking views, cool quiet courtyards, well tended pots of plants as well as antiquities, 'bling' and buckets of history. Don't miss it

A magical place, definitely a must-see on the island. For the view, the unique atmosphere, the mosaics, and the sense of history

The Monastery was worth the visit. It was beautiful full of historical artifacts. A tour group is not needed to enjoy the site.

Walking through the narrow streets of Hora in the vicinity of the monastery. A wonderful view of the island from the top of the monastery.

A visit to the monastery and surrounding village of Chora is definitely a must when visiting Patmos. Hiring a scooter is the best way to get there in the summer season as it's very hot walking up the hill. The monastery is in it's original state, and it's museum has very old chalkies and artefacts dating centuries. A maze of narrow streets takes you through the surrounding village. The views ate amazing. Look out over Patmos and the surrounding islands.

I suggest taking the bus from Skala up to Hora (1.5 euro) visiting the monastery and then taking the downhill 4 km. Byzantine pilgrim's trail back to Skala which passes St. John's Cave of the Apocalypse. Whether you're a Christian or not, both are unmissable, but keep in mind that you'll need to be reasonably fit. The fortified monastery allows spectacular views over the island and the museum library houses some truly beautiful and rare manuscripts/icons/liturgical robes/jewelled chalices and a great deal more. The Cave of the Apocalypse, where St. John is reputed to have written the Book of Revelation, is downhill a kilometre or so and is a place of reverence and wonder - even for this atheist. Entry to both is very reasonable and helps towards their maintenance. Tip: please respect the "no photo" request, The Cave of the Apocalypse is particularly vulnerable to flashlight and the noise of digital cameras.