Kaisariani Monastery - The Refectory

The Refectory

The refectory and the kitchen are located in an independent building on the western side of the wall, across from the catholicon. The refectory is a long rectangular shaped vaulted room, which is subdivided into two spaces. The kitchen on the south side of the refectory is square shaped with a vaulted roof in which there is a chimney. The hearth is in the middle of the room, surrounded by a step, built at the foot of its four walls. The building probably dates from the 16th or 17th century.

The monks' cells, along with Benizelou's tower, occupy nearly the whole southern length of the garden.

In cooperation with the Archeological Service, Philodassiki restored the complex of the Holy Monastery of Kaisariani between 1952-1955; the association supervised and funded all of the works. Tassos Margaritof restored the Meta-Byzantine icons it contained.

Coordinates: 37°57′39″N 23°47′54″E / 37.96083°N 23.79833°E / 37.96083; 23.79833

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