Vlatadon Monastery ( Μονή Βλατάδων)

Vlatades brothers, Dorotheos and Markos, were the persons that founded the Monastery in the year 1360. The two brothers were members of the intellectual circle of the Archbishop of Thessaloniki, Grigorios Palamas, who later was raised Saint. He died in 1359 and a wall painting of him is decorating the interior of the church.

It is amazing how the building and especially the Katholicon preserves features of the original building despite the several repairs and restorations. The unique interior wall paintings are a perfect example of the art style in the second half of the 14th century.

Vlatadon monastery is called Moni Vlatadon or Tsaous Monastir by the locals.