Nea Moni of Chios
An 11th century Orthodox monastery on Mount Provateio in the interior of Chios, now a convent and museum. It is known for its Byzantine mosaics and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Where
- Chios, North Aegean, Greece
- Grade
- UNESCO heritage
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 8 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 38.3739, 26.0556
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Near Nea Moni of Chios
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Questions
Where is Nea Moni of Chios?
Nea Moni of Chios is in Chios, North Aegean, Greece. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Icaria (88 km), Konak Square (94 km), Kemeraltı (94 km).
How do I get the Nea Moni of Chios stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Nea Moni of Chios and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your North Aegean volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Nea Moni of Chios before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your North Aegean volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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