Morfonou (Greek: Μορφονού) is an area of Mount Athos that belongs to the Monastery of Great Lavra.[2] Located on the eastern side of the Athos peninsula, it is served by a ferry port.[3]
Morfonou
Μορφονού | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
  Morfonou | |
| Coordinates: 40°12′23″N 24°20′32″E / 40.2065142°N 24.3421070°E[1] | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Mount Athos |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
The area of the Cell of Morfonou or Amalfinou derives its name from the former Amalfinon Monastery. In the area, there are 2 active cells and 2 abandoned ones.
References
edit- ^ "Node: Αρσανάς Μορφονούς (6612948299)". OpenStreetMap. 2021-08-26. Retrieved 2022-07-23.
- ^ "Προβάτα-Μορφονού ΑΓΙΟ ΟΡΟΣ, Δήμος ΑΓΙΟ ΟΡΟΣ (Αυτοδιοίκητο)". buk.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 2022-06-09.
- ^ Howorth, Peter (2022). Mount Athos: The Holy Mountain. Filathonites. ISBN 978-0-473-41386-6.
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