Landmark · Central Greece

Osios Loukas Monastery

Founded in the 10th century by Venerable St. Luke on Mount Helicon's slopes, this UNESCO-listed Byzantine monastery holds the relics of the saint whose miraculous myron oil healed pilgrims for a thousand years—the oldest cross-in-square church in mainland Greece.

What to do there

AdventureOsios Loukas MonasteryThis 10th-century Byzantine monastery between Delphi and Thebes shows how Christian culture absorbed wine symbolism. The mosaics are among Byzantine art's finest, and the monastery's location in wine country isn't coincidental. Monks here made wine for centuries, continuing ancient traditions in Christian form.

Places to see nearby

Landmark Arachova Village Wine & Cheese Mount Parnassus village famous for Mavroudi wine (PDO 2006) + Formaela grilled cheese — ski resort by winter, wine lover's retreat in summer.