Dafniou Monastery
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The current Daphni Monastery in Attica dates to the eleventh century, yet its earlier Christian phases belong to the sixth century AD when a Christian site grew atop the abandoned and destroyed sanctuary of Apollo Daphnaios.
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FAQ
Where is Dafniou Monastery?
Dafniou Monastery is located in Δαφνί, Περιφέρεια Αττικής, Greece. Coordinates: 38.01298, 23.63593.
What kind of place is Dafniou Monastery?
The current Daphni Monastery in Attica dates to the eleventh century, yet its earlier Christian phases belong to the sixth century AD when a Christian site grew atop the abandoned and destroyed sanctuary of Apollo Daphnaios.
How do I get to Dafniou Monastery?
You can navigate to Dafniou Monastery via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 38.01298, 23.63593.
What was Dafniou Monastery called in antiquity?
In antiquity it was known as “Daphne Monast. (Attica)”, attested in 1 ancient texts.
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- ⛪ Agios Nikolaos Monis Dafniou 0.2 km
- ⛪ Daphni Monastery 0.4 km
- 🕳️ Dafni Pan cave (Attica) 0.5 km