Nea Moni of Chios
Nea Moni (Greek: Νέα Μονή, lit. "New Monastery") is an 11th-century monastery on the island of Chios that has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located on the Provateio Oros Mt. in the island's interior, about 15 km from Chios town. It is well known for its mosaics, which, together with those at Daphni and Hosios Loukas, are among the finest examples of "Macedonian Renaissance" art in Greece.
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Nea Moni consists of the katholikon, two smaller churches, the dining hall, the monks' cells and the reception hall. | |
| Location | Chios, Greece |
| Part of | Monasteries of Daphni, Hosios Loukas and Nea Moni of Chios |
| Criteria | Cultural: (i)(iv) |
| Reference | 537-003 |
| Inscription | 1990 (14th Session) |
| Area | 1.33 ha (3.3 acres) |
| Buffer zone | 372.27 ha (919.9 acres) |
| Coordinates | 38°22′26″N 26°03′20″E |
Location of Nea Moni of Chios in Greece | |
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