Karoulia

Karoulia
Σκήτη Καρούλια
Cliff dwellings of Karoulia
Karoulia is located in Mount Athos
Karoulia
Location within Mount Athos
Site
LocationMount Athos
Greece Greece
Coordinates40°7′21.45″N 24°17′44.46″E / 40.1226250°N 24.2956833°E / 40.1226250; 24.2956833
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Karoulia (Greek: Καρούλια, lit.'pulley'[1]) is an Eastern Orthodox skete of the community of Mount Athos that is subordinate to the Great Lavra. It is located on the southernmost shore of Mount Athos.[2]

Karoulia has 12 huts built in the 17th century. About 10 monks live in Karoulia.[3]

  1. ^ "Hermitages of Karoulia". Atlas Obscura.
  2. ^ "Mount Athos: The Hesychasterion of Karoulia". www.macedonian-heritage.gr.
  3. ^ "The Hermits of Karoulia of Mount Athos". GHD.