Chrysoskalitissa Monastery
Chrysoskalitissa Monastery is located on the southwest coast of Crete, Greece, very close to the magnificent lagoon of Elafonissi.
It operates as a nunnery and reminds of a fortress, perched on a 35m high rock with boundless sea views.
According to tradition, the name Chrysoskalitissa comes from the fact that one of the 98 steps leading to the top of the monastery is made of gold. However, the staircase was sold to the Turks in payment of taxes imposed by the sultan.
The temple has two aisles dedicated to the Virgin Mary and the Holy Trinity. The exact date of the establishment of the monastery is unknown.
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