Chania Churches & Monasteries - Moni Xristoskalitisas, situated on a 35-meter-high cliff overlooking the Libyan Sea, is a popular tourist destination in Crete due to its impressive architecture and close proximity to Elafonissi. Located approximately 72 kilometers southwest of Chania, it is considered one of the most significant landmarks in southwestern Crete. Legend has it that the monastery was established when a farmer discovered an icon of the Virgin Mary hidden in the rocks during the Battle of the Icons (726-842 AD). Today, this sacred icon still remains in the church of the monastery. Discover the beauty and history of Moni Xristoskalitisas in Chania, Crete.

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