📜 Historic Greek monastery on Mount Penteli, rebuilt multiple times after destruction by pirates and wars. 🔍 Located in Penteli, Greece, it is home to 58 monks and holds significant historical and religious artifacts, including ancient artifacts and relics. # Why Go 💀 See relics and heads of 179 slaughtered monks 🏛️ Explore ancient artifacts, columns, and rare icons ⚔️ Explore a site with a turbulent history of pirate raids and wars ⛪ Attend Sunday liturgy, commemorate Dormition of Theotokos on August 16th 🙏 Experience an active monastic community in a respectful setting, a place of deep historical and religious significance. # Why Avoid 🚫 Strict dress code required for entry to grounds and church. # Tips 👗 Men avoid shorts/sleeveless, women cover shoulders/knees. 👣 Keep feet on ground when seated, avoid facing holy images. # Hours 🕒 Grounds generally open during daylight hours. Church open sporadically during the day and early evenings. Liturgy held every Sunday.