Greek monks were trying to build monasteries in places that were hidden or difficult to access in order to protect them from ...

The Monastery of Jerónimos or the Jerónimos Monastery, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Lisbon's Belém district. Exemplifying Portugal's Manueline style – a highly ornate style of ...

The Monastery of Paleokastro (or "Old Castle") is an 18th-century nunnery on a verdant hill near the village of Ano Mera. It provides a respite from the bustling environment of Mykonos proper ...

Travel advice was issued for Santorini and Amorgos following increased seismic activity. The update came on Saturday and warns British travellers of an increased issue for earthquake activity.

The neighboring islands of Anafi, Ios and Amorgos have also reported no casualties. Schools on all four islands have also been closed for the week as a precaution, and Santorini has cancelled ...

It comes after a magnitude 5.2 tremor was recorded at 21:09 local time (19:09 GMT) on Wednesday between the Greek islands of Amorgos and Santorini, making it the strongest in recent days.

No injuries or damage were reported on Santorini and the neighbouring islands of Anafi, Ios and Amorgos, which have also been affected by the seismic activity. People queue to buy ferry tickets to ...

The Meteora is one of Greece’s most magical natural monuments Clinging to the highest pinnacle overlooking the storied Corinthian Gulf, the 14th-century Holy Monastery of the Metamorphosis ...

Works being carried out as part of an Israel Land Authority development have unearthed Byzantine-era buildings, including a monastery withe a "unique" mosaic floor, built on a site that shows signs of ...