The Monastery of Philosopher (44 min -25 km)

The Monastery of Philosopher is located on the dingle of Lousios River, south of Dimitsana, in Prefecture Arcadia. It is built on the west side of the gorge of Lousios river, 11 km southwest of Dimitsana and about 86 km from Tripoli.

The monastery consists of two monastic complexes, the old and the new one, which are at a short distance each other.

The old monastery is also known as the “Secret School” because there it was traditionally a school during the Turkish occupation.

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