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Monasteries · Lassithi Prefecture
Fraro Monastery at Neapolis
- Rating
- 4.2
- km · Elounda
- 11
- on foot
- 10'
Elounda

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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