Monastery of Saint Michael
Monastery of Saint Michael
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Mesopotam is a historic village and is known for St. Koll's Orthodox Church, which is a 13th-century building.
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hulisse78
Salve, Italy637 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
Il complesso monastico di San Nicola di Mesopotam, ad appena 15 km da Saranda, è un monumento bizantino molto particolare. La pianta è schematizzabile in un rettangolo tripartito: un ambiente centrale (nàos) coperto da quattro cupole con grosso pilastro centrale; il nartece d’ingresso, separato dal primo attraverso un colonnato e la zona absidale sulla quale si trova un affresco in buone condizioni conservative. A terra sono ancora visibili tracce del pavimento in mosaico. All’esterno tutto è distinguibile attraverso i singoli volumi ben separati. Sul lato destro è presente un grosso contrafforte, sicuramente di fattura successiva. Antistante all’edificio principale rimane un lato, sorretto da due pilastri in metallo, di una torre campanaria. Sul lato posteriore sono visibili tracce di altri manufatti. Ingresso a pagamento (100 Lek per adulto). Da non perdere!!!
Written 27 June 2019
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dellangelo54
Turin, Italy17,133 contributions
Jul 2022
Non distante da Saranda sulla vecchia strada per Argirocastro una piccola deviazione a destra porta a questo bel monastero, purtroppo quasi sempre chiuso. Anche dall'esterno merita comunque la deviazione perchè è un piccolo tesoro quasi sconosciuto. Ci sono alcuni bassorilievi, in buono stato, che sono veramente interessanti
Written 30 July 2022
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Raffaele I
Messina, Italy6,823 contributions
May 2022
Il luogo è scarsamente segnalato e spesso è chiuso, ma se avrete la fortuna e l'abilità di visitarlo non vi pentirete degli sforzi compiuti. Il luogo, seppur bisognoso di ulteriori restauri, è veramente bello. La Chiesa conserva il suo fascino sia all'interno che all'esterno, dove si ammirano le sue pregevoli architetture. Non si paga biglietto ed è u peccato, perché si potrebbero raccogliere fondi per il suo mantenimento.
Written 10 June 2022
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Victor N
10 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Típica iglesia ortodoxa, en restauración el interior. Tiene particularidades como varios relieves a todo lo largo de las fachadas. Como muchos restos arquitectónicos de la zona...ir expresamente a visitarlo...más bien no...pero ya que estamos por la zona, si vale la pena acercarse y verlo por 100 lekes ( menos de un euro)
Written 10 October 2019
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Emilia A
Ancona, Italy215 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
Con grande fatica di ritorno abbiamo trovato questo piccolo monastero di origine bizantina checché nasconde tante piccoli tesori
Written 22 July 2019
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Christian075
Paris, France1,209 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Située à deux pas de la route reliant Sarande à Girokaster, cette très belle église du début du XIIIème siècle de l'ancien monastère St Nicolas fondé au VIème siècle présente la particularité d'avoir deux nefs, ce qui serait à l'origine du nom de Mesopotam (entre deux fleuves, ces deux fleuves étant le catholicisme et l'orthodoxie qui seraient deux voies parallèles menant au même chœur). Elle partage une petite colline avec un cimetière. Très bien restaurée à l'extérieur, elle est riche d'assez nombreuses sculptures d'animaux et de monstres en ronde-bosse, probablement prélevées sur des bâtiments plus anciens, voire antiques. L'intérieur, accessible pour 100 Lek, recèle de belles fresques dont certaines seraient d'origine (du XIIIème siècle). Ce site, curieusement peu connu, constitue un havre de paix, particulièrement après l'oeil bleu.
Written 1 June 2019
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FamilieRu
Germany19 contributions
May 2023
uralte Kirche mit nettem Führer, der uns die Örtlichkeit mit Händen und Füßen erklärt hat, außen tolle Reliefs, super Athmosphäre aber renovierungsbedürftig,
abseits der Touri-Pfade und doch so sehenswert,
abseits der Touri-Pfade und doch so sehenswert,
Written 18 June 2023
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Артем Садовский
10 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
Очень красивое место, сохранившее фрески в первозданном виде, красивые фигуры драконов и орлов снаружи. Сюда точно стоит заглянуть!! Мужчина, который открыл нам церковь очень гостеприимен.
Written 14 September 2020
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Jacqueline
Spaarndam, The Netherlands20 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
Een bijzonder klooster. Het staat goed aangegeven. Wij hadden gebruik dat ze bezig waren zodat we er ook in konden om de prachtige Ikonen te bekijken. De buitenmuur is ook de moeite waard.
Written 11 August 2019
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