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Fraro Monastery at Neapolis
Monasteries · Lassithi Prefecture

Fraro Monastery at Neapolis

Rating
4.2
km · Elounda
11
on foot
10'
Elounda
Fraro Monastery at Neapolis 2
Rare

Modern sculpture near temple

20 nearbyTower of Maslum Karakasis, Pashaligo Grove, Pasqualigo Chateau

Ler a história

The Monastery of Fraro or Saint Anthony (Agios Antonios) in Simeti is located 1km west of Neapolis . It is a ruined Franciscan convent dedicated to Saint Anthony (San Antonio) .

The name Fraro comes from the Latin word Frari , as the Franciscan friars were called. The monastery has typical Roman architecture and is currently ruined.

Close to the temple, at position Vigli , you will see a modern sculpture, where Mother's Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of May.

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