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Koroni monastery, Greece. The monastic complex was built in 16th century and survived the period of Turkish reign, but was seriously damaged by the Germans during WW2. However the catholicon of the monastery and some cells were preserved, and after the war the whole complex was reconstructed.
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Gates of the Hamatoura monastery in Labanon.
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Panorama of Kazan with the recently restored cathedral.