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  This
monastery is situated on a hill above Bali (approximately 37km
east of Rethymnon). It is sometimes referred to as the
monastery of Atalis, which was the name given to the village of
Bali by the Venetians. An inscription on the main gate
dates the monastery back to 1635; however this does not preclude
the existence of an earlier monastery on this site. The
monastery retains several distinct examples of Renaissance
architecture.
Partly due to its geographical position overlooking the Bay of
Bali, the monastery played an important role during the Cretan
uprising of 1821. Local monks were active in the struggle
against the Turkish occupiers, and the monastery suffered
considerable damage as a result of bombardment by the Turkish
navy. For many years the monastery lay deserted. In
1983, after careful restoration work had been carried out the
monastery became functional once more.
Opening hours: every day, except Friday, from 09.00-12.00hrs and
18.00-20.00hrs.
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