Antiathonas
Antiathonas ( el, Αντιάθωνας or ) is a peak in the Athos peninsula. Its summit is 1042 metres above sea level. The peak can be reached via footpaths from Dionysiou Monastery. It is located a few kilometers northwest of the summit of Mount Athos. Lakkoskiti Lakkoskiti (, ro, Schitul Lacu) is the short form name of a small "monastic village" of not more than 15 "huts" (houses) consisting the idiorrhythmic "skete of Agiou Dimitriou tou Lakkou". It is situated in the north foothills of Mount Athos, in ..., a Romanian skete, is located on its eastern slopes. Gallery Mount Athos with way in foreground.png, Antianthonas is in the foreground, with the summit of Mount Athos slightly visible in the background. Mount Athos 2.jpg, View of Antiathonas from the sea Athos Peninsula (1).JPG, Aerial view of Antiathonas (lower center) References Mount Athos Landforms of Chalkidiki Mountains of Central Macedonia Mountains associated with Byzantine monasticism Mountains a ...
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Footpaths Of Mount Athos
Mount Athos has an extensive network of footpaths, many of which date back to the Byzantine period. These paths are typically trails designed for human foot traffic and mules, and are not wide enough for motor vehicles. They connect the various monasteries, sketes, cells, kathismas, and hermitages on the peninsula to each other. History Many of the footpaths of Mount Athos date back to the Byzantine period. Some are cobblestone paths (''kalderimi''), while most are dirt trails (''monopatia''). Starting in the 1960s, many of the footpaths began to fall into disrepair. However, in the 21st century, the Friends of Mount Athos and other volunteers have been restoring and maintaining the footpaths for pilgrims and monks to use. Today, most of the footpaths are signed, well maintained, and in good condition. The Friends of Mount Athos footpath group also maps out GPX files for the footpaths and monitors their conditions. Eastern coast From north to south in order, the footpath networ ...
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