Item #007538 Arkadi: The History Monastery. Stella Kalogeraki.

Arkadi: The History Monastery

[Athens]: Mediterraneo Editions, 2002. Soft cover. 4.75" x 8.75" Fine. Item #007538

Soft cover. 71 pp. Fully illustrated in colour. Fine. Near Rethymnon in the heart of Crete, a plateau in the shadow of sacred Mt. Ida covered in beautiful pine trees was chosen during the early Christian years as the side for Arkadi Monastery. A monument of architecture, culture, and history, this Monastery with its grand church facade, strong intellectual tradition, wealth of artistic creativity and its key role in the historical developments on Crete during the 19th century have made it an eternal symbol of freedom and heroism with worldwide impact.

Price: $26.00

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