Location information

Mirsinidi Monastery

MONI MYRSINIDIOU (Monastery) CHIOS
  Founder of this monastery is the monk Christoforos Seremelis (1897). It is dedicated to Panagia Myrtidiotissa (Virgin of the Myrtles) of the miraculous icon which the monk found in the sea below the monastery. It celebrates its feast day on September 24 when crowds of worshippers come to honor Her Grace. The monastery offered valuable philanthropic services during the German occupation as well as during the resistance movement of World War II. The vestments of the national martyr Gregory V are kept here. The monastery, which house four monks, includes guest quarters.

This text is cited Jan 2004 from the Promoting Tourism Prefectural Committee of Chios URL below, which contains image.

• http://chios.gr/Ecclesiastical/Myrsinidi_en.htm (1 img.)

ANAVATOS (Settlement) CHIOS

• http://www.athena2004.net/anavatos.htm (1 img.)
• http://www.aegeanweb.gr/english/chios/c_anabatos.h... (3 img.)
• http://www.chiosonline.gr/anavatos.asp

VRONTADOS (Small town) CHIOS

• http://www.athena2004.net/vrondados.htm (2 img.)
• http://www.aegeanweb.gr/english/chios/c_brontados.... (3 img.)

Anavatos

ANAVATOS (Settlement) CHIOS
  Anavatos is a Byzantine tower-village that is found in the central region of Chios. It is quite impressive due to the fact that it plunges into a large granite rock at the top of the cliff. Although it is a deserted village, it still preserves its history, a sensation often encountered by visitors when wondering through its stone-paved streets. The Greek War of Independence (1821) and the Massacre of 1822 describe an important chapter in the island’s history and are directly associated with Anavatos.
  The Church of the Taxiarchis (the Archangel) is still preserved. It is the only building which stills stands out amidst this living ghost-town. Not far from the wall’s gate, there is an overbearing structure which protrudes amongst the buildings along the east side. It is the so called "three-story" building, consisting of an olive oil press, school and water reservoir and the Church of the Theotokos (the Virgin Mary). Anavatos, with its tower-like houses, arches and steep cobbled roads, emphasizes the force of nature and accentuates the supremacy of the heavens.

This text is cited May 2004 from the Promoting Tourism Prefectural Committee of Chios URL below, which contains images.

Chios Prefecture Tourism Committee WebPage
• http://www.chios.gr/Villages/anavatos_en.htm (3 img.)

AVGONIMA (Settlement) CHIOS
  Located approximately three kilometers from Nea Moni, you come upon a vision that only exists in fairy tales. The road takes you to a well-preserved stone village that has hidden treasures only known to those seeking mystery and adventure. Today, there are only a few permanent residents living in the village, however, the summer months bring crowds of people that fill the little stone houses. There is a precious pine covered forest surrounding this area that is the most significant forest on the island of Chios. This forest embraces the villages of Avgonyma and Anavatos (also known as the Mystras of Chios). The view from the stone square on the west side of the village offers a breathtaking view of the crystal waters of Elinda Bay and the Aegean Sea. On a clear day, visitors will be in awe of the view of the island of Psara.

Το κείμενο παρατίθεται τον Φεβρουάριο 2004 από την ακόλουθη ιστοσελίδα, με φωτογραφία, της Νομαρχιακής Επιτροπής Τουριστικής Προβολής Χίου