Monastery of Firogion, Sifnos
The Monastery of Firogion, built in 1740, lies on the south eastern side of Sifnos. It was fully restored and converted into a seminar centre.
Read more
Project details
Title: | Monastery of Firogion, Sifnos |
---|---|
Entr. year: | 1978 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | Greece |
Town: | Sifnos, Cyclades |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Notes: | -Reg.Nr. GB (Great Britain) instead of GR (Greece) |
Building type/ Project type: | Religious building/memorial |
Former use: | Monastery, church |
Actual use: | Not specified. At time of submission the building was in use as a seminar centre |
Built: | 18th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | Tassos Kartas, Architectural Bureau of Elliniki Etairia, Cyclades |
The Jury's citation: | "For the fine restoration of the ancient monastery of Firogion" |
GPS: | 36°58'4.7"N 24°42'8.7"E |
Description:
The Monastery of Firogion, built in 1740, lies on the south eastern side of Sifnos. It was fully restored and converted into a seminar centre.
Similar projects

CONSERVATION and ADAPTIVE REUSE
Arcadian Gate and City Wall, Messene
Greece
4th century BC
4th century BC

CONSERVATION and ADAPTIVE REUSE
"Kanonas" Estate, Corfu
Greece


CONSERVATION and ADAPTIVE REUSE
Improvement of Plaka District, Athens
Greece

CONSERVATION and ADAPTIVE REUSE
The Holy Monasteries of Saint Pelagia, Kastrosykia and…
Greece
18th and 19th century
18th and 19th century

CONSERVATION and ADAPTIVE REUSE
Oia, village renewal scheme
Greece
15th-16th century
15th-16th century

CONSERVATION and ADAPTIVE REUSE
The White Tower, Thessaloniki
Greece
16th century
16th century

CONSERVATION and ADAPTIVE REUSE
Restoration of Dwelling Houses in Monemvassia Old Town
Greece
15th century
15th century

CONSERVATION and ADAPTIVE REUSE
Mylos Cultural-Recreational Centre, Thessaloniki
Greece
20th century
20th century

CONSERVATION and ADAPTIVE REUSE
Arsakeion and adjacent buildings, Athens
Greece
19th-20th century
19th-20th century

CONSERVATION and ADAPTIVE REUSE
George Kountouriotis Manor, Hydra Island
Greece
19th century
19th century
CONSERVATION and ADAPTIVE REUSE
Vourli's Archontike, Syros
Greece
19th century
19th century

CONSERVATION and ADAPTIVE REUSE
Restoration of the Casa Bianca Mansion, Thessaloniki
Greece
1911
1911