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Patmias School
In 1713, along with the spiritual growth and bloom of the letters from the Greek Orthodox of the Ottoman Empire, came the foundation of Patmias School. Patmias School was founded
Arki
Arki: Arki (ancient Arkitis) , an island northeast of Patmos, which belongs to the municipality of Patmos, is an ideal destination for every visitor who seeks absolute tranquility surrounded by
History
The first testimonies and reports of Patmos are dated back to the era of the great historian Thucydides on the 5th century, while according to the mythology, when Orestes was
Kampos
The village of Kampos is situated in the northeastern part of the island, 9 km from Chora and 6 km from Skala and, as its name suggests (kampos means valley),
Grikos
Originating from a picturesque fishing village in the southeastern part of the island, Grikos (Old Cottage, the first farmhouse built in the region) has become a modern seaside village with
Marathi
Marathi (or Marathos) is an island of Dodecanese and belongs to the island chain of Arki. The island, even though it is small, with an area of only 355 acres
The Windmills of Patmos
Europa Nostra, created in 1963 in collaboration with the European Union, constitutes a pan-European citizen’s movement for the safeguarding of Europe’s cultural and natural heritage. Since 1978, Europa Nostra awards
The Encounter of Traditional Dances
The Encounter of Traditional Dances is a new cultural institution for the Municipality of Patmos. It began in September 2011 with the support of the Monastery of Saint John the
Fairs / Feasts
St. Panteleimon of Hiliomodi island is celebrated on July 27th. On the eve of the feast, vespers are followed by a big fair. Locals and visitors of Patmos create one
Nightlife
Though Patmos may be particularly known for its intense religious character and the devoutness with which it surrounds every visitor, the island has also vibrant nightlife, which someone can enjoy