Nea Moni Monastery, a Historical Treasure on the Greek Island of Chios

Nea Moni Monastery, a Historical Treasure on the Greek Island of Chios

Credit: Giwtavr /Wikimedia Commons/ CC BY-SA 4.0 Located on the Greek island of Chios is another treasure from Greece’s long history, now listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Nea Moni, or “New Monastery,” which was built in the 11th century, was constructed on the slopes of Mt. Provateio, approximately 15 kilometers from Chios town. It houses some of the finest mosaics in all of the history of what is known as the “Macedonian Renaissance.” Ne…