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The monastery of Piso Moni Preveli (piso means behind, to the rear) is now usually referred to simply as Moni Preveli. It was built in the 17th century by Abbot Prevelis and was dedicated to Agios Ioannis Theologos, Saint John the Evangelist.
Outside the monastery by the large car park there is a small cemetery chapel and an ossuary in the shape a church.
Shortly after you walk into the monastery you can see a modern fountain on the right hand side, a gift from grateful Australians for the help provided by the monastery during the German occupation.
The monastery is built on a terraced slope which means that it is on several levels. On the upper level there is a row of two-storeyed monastic cells. On the main level there is a large courtyard, a double-naved church dating back to 1837. To the West of the church stands the building which is used for official receptions and which used to house the museum before. Next to it, right opposite the church facade is a two- storeyed building in neoclassical style. It houses the old- reception hall, dining room, the kitchen and food cellars on the ground floor. The upper floor comprises a spacious room for official meetings and smaller rooms to accommodate guests.
On the lower level there is a fountain bearing the inscription (in palindrome form) dated 15th June 1701 translates as "clean my transgressions, not only my face".
On the same lower level there are warehouses as well as vaulted stables which now house the museum where you can see the treasures of the monastery.
For more information you can visit the web site of Preveli Monastery.
Return to Part 1 - Getting to Moni Preveli
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