The monastery of Prophet Elias is at a 567 m. altitude near Pyrgos and it was built between 1711 and 1724. Until 1853 it used to be a males only monastery. It is connected with the chapel of the Visitation (on the south) and the chapel of Trinity (on the north). In the monastery you can see many Holy Relics while next to the monastery there is a museum with folk and ecclesiastical exhibits. The memory of Prophet Elias is celebrated on July 20th.
Monastery of Prophet Elias, Pyrgos, Santorini
