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ZVERNEC monastery

ZVERNEC monastery

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ZVERNEC monastery

The monastery is on a small island in the middle of a lagoon and connected by a wooden bridge 180m.just 12 k.m away from the city of vlora (ALBANIA) .. calculated that it was built in 4th-7th century and is the oldest monastery in Albania and one of the oldest in Europe ..It was built in the 13th century in Byzantine style and was dedicated to Saint Maria. This construction is in the center of the island. Every August 15th, there is an Orthodox celebration to remember the birthday of Saint Maria.

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