Nea Moni of Chios
Νέα Μονή Χίου
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Chios (town)
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Nea Moni of Chios is a historic monastery located on the Greek island of Chios. Founded in the mid-11th century by Byzantine Emperor Constantine IX Monomachos and his wife Empress Zoe, it is renowned for its stunning mosaics that are considered exemplary of Byzantine art. The monastery, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, is nestled in a serene valley and features impressive architecture, including a main church (katholikon), smaller chapels, and monastic cells.
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