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Daphni Monastery

Athens, Greece

History

An 11th-century Byzantine monastery in Chaidari, about 11 km northwest of Athens on the ancient Sacred Way to Eleusis, listed by UNESCO. Its gold-ground mosaics around 1100, including the Christ Pantocrator in the dome, are the reason to come.

Nearest town
Athens, Greece
Category
History & culture
GPS
38.0130, 23.6359

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March and September. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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FAQs

Where is Daphni Monastery?

Daphni Monastery is in Athens, Greece, at GPS 38.0130, 23.6359. It is about 8 km from Piraeus.

Can you camp near Daphni Monastery?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Athina, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Daphni Monastery?

Daphni Monastery is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Athens classics: Acropolis, Agora, Plaka and Byzantine Daphni and Delphi and the Gulf of Corinth: mosaics, oracle and Venetian harbours.

What is there to see near Daphni Monastery?

Places worth a stop nearby: Ancient Agora of Athens (9 km), National Archaeological Museum (9 km), Acropolis of Athens (9 km) and Acropolis Museum (9 km).

When is the best time to visit Daphni Monastery?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)