Reg.Nr. GB1-1978

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.
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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.