Monuments & Points of Interest

Monument

Church of the Holy Archangels (Taxiarches)

How many places can tell more than 2,400 years of history from the very same spot?

The Church of the Holy Archangels is one of Ermioni’s most important monuments. Beneath its foundations lie the remains of the ancient Temple of Chthonia Demeter, one of the most significant sanctuaries of the ancient city. The present-day church was built in the 17th century, incorporating ancient architectural elements, many of which can still be seen in its walls.

On 11 February 1827, this very place became the setting for another important chapter in Greek history. Here, the representatives of the Third National Assembly took their oath before proceeding to the nearby Assembly House (Vouleftiko), where the historic sessions of the Assembly began.

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Monastery of Saints Anargyroi

The Monastery of Saints Anargyroi is located near Ermioni, in a beautiful green area overlooking the sea. It is one of the most important historical monasteries of Ermioni and was probably built between the 11th and 14th centuries. According to tradition, it was built on an ancient sanctuary of Asclepius, the god of medicine.

During the Ottoman occupation, the monastery helped the region and the Revolution of 1821. The monastery is dedicated to Saints Anargyroi, Kosmas and Damianos, who helped people without taking money. There is a spring with holy water in the monastery, which is considered miraculous. Visitors can see old frescoes, a wooden carved iconostasis, icons and the beautiful courtyard with cypress trees. The monastery celebrates on July 1 and November 1, when a large festival is held.

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The old Lighthouse of Ermioni

The old Lighthouse of Ermioni is one of the most characteristic maritime monuments of the area. It was built in 1906 by the French factory of the Barbier brothers and was placed in the northern port of the city to guide ships and fishermen. Initially, it operated with oil, while later it was modernized with an automatic mechanism and then with solar energy. For many years, the lighthouse keepers of Ermioni played an important role, ensuring its proper functioning. The lighthouse was strongly associated with the lives and memories of the residents and was a meeting point for many generations. Today, it is considered an important element of the cultural heritage of Ermioni and reminds us of the close relationship of the place with the sea and seafaring.

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The Roman Sarcophagus

The Roman Sarcophagus of Ermioni is an important monument from the Roman period, dating to the 3rd–4th century AD. It was discovered during construction work near the town’s former rural medical clinic and is now displayed in front of the Ermioni Port Authority building.

It is the marble lid of a sarcophagus, decorated with relief representations of a man and a woman, symbolising the deceased couple. The faces of the two figures were never completed, indicating that the work was left unfinished. The sarcophagus was most likely produced in Asia Minor and transported as a funerary monument for sale.

This remarkable find reflects the strong Roman presence and influence in the Ermioni area during Late Antiquity. Despite its considerable historical and archaeological importance, the monument remains on open display today, without the level of protection and interpretation it deserves.

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