The ornate wooden iconostasis was carved in Florence, Italy, and transported to Mykonos in the late 18th century.
The monastery was originally established by monks who fled from the nearby island of Paros.
The complex includes an ecclesiastical museum that preserves rare, pre-revolutionary religious artifacts.
The marble fountain in the courtyard dates back to 1776 and is a prime example of Cycladic craftsmanship.
The bell tower is constructed entirely of marble and is considered one of the finest examples of ecclesiastical architecture on the island.
The Monastery of Tourliani, founded in 1542 and renovated in 1767, is located in the village of Ano Mera on Mykonos. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and features a distinct Cycladic architectural style with a marble bell tower and fountain. The interior houses an ornate, wood-carved iconostasis crafted in Florence in 1775. The attached ecclesiastical museum displays vestments, Byzantine icons, and 18th-century liturgical tools. The complex is enclosed by high walls, reflecting the defensive architecture typical of monastic sites in the Aegean. Its white-washed walls and red-domed roof provide a visual contrast to the surrounding landscape. Visitors access the main courtyard via a grand marble entrance. The site remains an active religious center for the local community.
From the monastery courtyard, focusing on the intricate marble bell tower against the blue sky.
Visit the small museum attached to the monastery to view 18th-century vestments and silver religious artifacts.
Explore the surrounding village of Ano Mera after your visit, as it offers a more traditional atmosphere than the Mykonos port area.
Do not treat the courtyard as a public park; remain quiet as it is an active, functioning religious space.
Visitors must dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered; photography inside the church interior is generally prohibited.
