The Karakallou Monastery () is an

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at the monastic state of

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. It stands on the south-eastern side of the peninsula and ranks eleventh in the hierarchy of the Athonite monasteries. The monastery has 50 working monks, and its library holds 330 manuscripts, and about 3,000 printed books.

History

It was founded in the 11th century. In the 13th century, as a result of the activity of pirates and Latins, Karakallou was totally deserted. By the end of the 15th century according to the Ruthenian pilgrim Isaiah, the monastery was Albanian. The monastery was rebuilt in the 16th century by Moldavian ''voievod'' Peter IV Rareș.

Nearby sites

Located near Karakallou Monastery, the , or Mylopotamos, is a

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(cell) belonging to the Monastery of

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. It was founded by St. Athanasius to serve as a place of convalescence for monks. It is a complex with a defensive tower and vineyards. Patriarch Joachim III of Constantinople, also rested here in the 19th century. Today it is used as a winery and is known for its excellent quality wine.

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Karakallou monastery at Mount Athos

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