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The Holy Monastery Of The Annunciation Of The Virgin, well known as Evangelistria Monastery, built between 1794 and 1806, is a "must see" if you are into architecture and history. It is very old but well kept, and lays claim to being the place to bless and raise the present Greek flag during the struggle for freedom from the Turks in 1807. Many valuable relics, goldware and silverware are kept in the monastery, as well as old manuscripts and books. The old oil-press building of the monastery has been recently converted into a folk museum.

It is still a working monastery so give it the respect it deserves. To get there, take the ring road from the town and look out for a narrow road with a sign saying "Evangelistria" and "Kastro". It's on the right just after the airport turning. If you go on foot, There is also a track, very steep in places, so be careful.