ST JOHN THE THEOLOGIST - APTERA

A monastery of the early Byzantine era among ancient city ruins.

The restored byzantine monastery of Saint John is located next to the Roman tanks in the center of the ancient city of Aptera. It is supposed to have been built during the 7th century as part of the property of Patmos monastery to which it was linked until it was completely isolated in 1964. If you have planned a visit at the archeological site of the ancient city of Aptera, you will encounter this historical treasure.