Filerimos
Hill is the site of the ancient
acropolis of Ialysos with its temple
of Athena Polias.
In Byzantine times, the hill was used as
a fortress and in the 13th century the monastery
of the Virgin Mary was built here.
During the period of the Knights the monastery,
occupied by catholic monks, was extended
and became justly celebrated. The Knights
of Saint John came from noble European families
and, despite their military prowess remained
essentially monks, taking vows of celibacy,
poverty and fidelity.
Today one can visit the ruins of the ancient
acropolis and the monastery, as restored
by the Italians. To the right of the archeological
site is the beginning of the Calvary Way
“Road of Golgotha” – another
creation of the Italians. Here you will
find Catholicism in all its splendour: shrines
with relieve representations of the Passion
and cypress trees to the left and right
of the path. At the end of the path stands
a large stone monument in the form of a
cross, with windows and balconies. You can
climb up and admire the view.
Arcaeological Site: Open daily
until 7pm, except Mondays
Arcaeological Site: Open daily
until 7pm, except Mondays
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