Saint Ignatios Monastery

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"Built in 1523, this monastery served as a spiritual hub during the time when the Ottoman Empire occupied the area. Now, the monastery's big rooms have been transformed into a fascinating museum displaying many valuable treasures. Additionally, there's a library with over 15,000 documents and 450 manuscripts dating from the 9th to the 19th century. It's important to note that women are not permitted to enter the monastery."

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