Saturday, December 1, 2012

Greece Mount Athos: abstinence woman man Island (map)

GreeceMount Athos is situated in the most beautiful peninsula of Chalkidiki, Greece is only used to pray to God and place of worship. It is also the case, it is known as the "holy mountain". The legend of Mount Athos is known as "the virgin Maria Eden", the prohibition of other women to enter, therefore, Mount Athos a forbidden area for women.

Mount AthosMount Athos

Said that since 1060, Athos made "no woman on the island" of the law, but not the number of foreign visitors Greek limits for every 20 men, and to be at least 18 years old before they can apply for an entry visa.

ProspectProspectNo woman on the islandNo woman on the island

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