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Megalohari (Blessed Virgin) - Monastery of Panagia Botsiotissa

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The monastery of Panagia Botsiotissa, in the area of Radovyziο, is famous in the wider area of Arta. Its name stems from the old name of the settlement called Botsi.
The monastery is dedicated to the Nativity of the Theotokos. According to the tradition, it was founded in the Byzantine era; however, there are no data to confirm this tradition.
The church is built according to the cruciform architectural style with several distinct characteristics, as the central cupola is shaped as a cube.
The monastery is dedicated to the Nativity of the Theotokos. According to the tradition, it was founded in the Byzantine era; however, there are no data to confirm this tradition.
The church is built according to the cruciform architectural style with several distinct characteristics, as the central cupola is shaped as a cube.