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 |
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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.
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