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Santorini Churches & Monasteries

Santorini’s churches, chapels and monasteries are central to the island’s architecture, history and living religious traditions.

Reviewed 6 September 2026 · Santorini (Thera), Cyclades, Greece

Panagia Episkopi

This Byzantine church near Mesa Gonia is one of Santorini’s most important historic religious monuments.

Profitis Ilias

The monastery above Pyrgos occupies one of the island’s highest points and is commonly combined with Pyrgos and inland sightseeing.

Blue domes and parish churches

The famous blue-domed churches are only one part of Santorini’s religious landscape. Respect worship, ceremonies and private property when photographing.

Visitor etiquette

Dress respectfully when entering churches, keep voices low and do not assume photography is permitted inside. During services, visitors should avoid disrupting worship.

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