Located in the beautiful village of Panormitis to the southwest of the main town, Panormitis monastery stands tall over Symi harbor and draws in many visitors from across the globe.
Dedicated to Archangel Michael, it is believed that the monastery of Panormitis was built on the ruins of an ancient temple back in the 15th century however, today it is strongly tied with the Christian faith of the Symiot people.
Boasting a mesmerizing interior covered with wall paintings from the Byzantine period made by the native hagiographers Nikitas and Michaelos Karakostidis, guests on a superyacht charter vacation around Symi should definitely make a stop here.
You feel blessed to be here. The energy is amazing
Take a moment of your time to observe the image of Archangel Micheal who is depicted on one of the frescos as well as the wonderful wooden carved icons, most of which are gifts from the pilgrims.
For history and art enthusiasts, be sure to browse the two museums in the monastery's yard, both displaying exhibitions of folk culture, Byzantine manuscripts and religious, historical and philosophical content.
If you want to incorporate the monastery into your charter itinerary, please speak with your preferred yacht charter broker.
Alternatively, you can view the entire fleet of superyachts available for Greece yacht charters.
