AGIA KYRIAKI

Religious Tourism

Agia Kyriaki Tolo


The picturesque church of Agia Kyriaki in Tolo is built on a beautiful spot on the hill. The distance from the center of Tolo is just 5 minutes. It has a magnificent view, literally breathtaking, of the bay of Tolo, with Romvi and Koronisi islands. The beautiful and highly sophisticated church is an ideal location for those looking for a romantic place to unite their lives or to perform the baptism of their child. There is a road access and a parking space around the courtyard of the church.

Agios Konstantin and St. Eleni


The holy temple St. Konstantin and St. Eleni is the central and largest church in Tolo. The parish operates every Sunday morning and for all celebrations of the Christian Orthodox church as well as weddings, baptisms and funerals. The temple was completed in 1963 but inaugurated in a festive ceremony 2 days 13-14.03.2014. The architecture is basilica with dome and the decoration is rich in wall paintings and icons, many of which are relics of local families brought from Crete, birthplace of the forefathers of Tolo. Unique beauty and architecture is the belfry in the courtyard of the church.

The Monastery of Aghia Moni (Aria)


The Monastery of Aghia Moni is close to the suburb of Areia, 3 kilometres north east of Nauplion. The Katholicon of the Monastery dates from around the middle of the 12th century and since 1875 has been dedicated to Zoodochos Pighi, literally, 'the source of life'It is one the most important churches of the middle Byzantine period and is in excellent condition. According to its foundation inscription, which was inlaid into the exterior wall to the right of the main entrance, the church was built with donations from the Bishop of Argos and Nauplion, Leo, who had it constructed in 1149. The church is mainly of architectural interest, as the original paintings and decorations have not survived.

The architectural type of church is a cross-in-square of the four columned type with dome and forms, along with other churches of 12th and 13th century Argolis, a special group in the Greek school of Architecture. Just outside the grounds of the monastery is the monastic spring, which is famous for its water. Some identify this spring with the ancient Kanathos, which was mentioned by the 2nd century AD traveller Pausanias. Today, the Monastery of Aghia Moni is a women's retreat and is under the auspices of Bishopric of Argolis.