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Morfonou

Coordinates:40°12′23″N24°20′32″E/ 40.2065142°N 24.3421070°E/40.2065142; 24.3421070
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Morfonou
Μορφονού
Settlement
Morfonou is located in Greece
Morfonou
Morfonou
Coordinates:40°12′23″N24°20′32″E/ 40.2065142°N 24.3421070°E/40.2065142; 24.3421070[1]
CountryGreece
Administrative regionMount Athos
Time zoneUTC+2(EET)
• Summer (DST)UTC+3(EEST)

Morfonou(Greek:Μορφονού) is an area ofMount Athosthat belongs to the Monastery ofGreat Lavra.[2]Located on the eastern side of the Athos peninsula, it is served by a ferry port.[3]

The area of the Cell of Morfonou or Amalfinou derives its name from the formerAmalfinon Monastery.In the area, there are 2 active cells and 2 abandoned ones.

References

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  1. ^"Node: ‪Αρσανάς Μορφονούς‬ (6612948299)".OpenStreetMap.2021-08-26.Retrieved2022-07-23.
  2. ^"Προβάτα-Μορφονού ΑΓΙΟ ΟΡΟΣ, Δήμος ΑΓΙΟ ΟΡΟΣ (Αυτοδιοίκητο)".buk.gr(in Greek).Retrieved2022-06-09.
  3. ^Howorth, Peter (2022).Mount Athos: The Holy Mountain.Filathonites.ISBN978-0-473-41386-6.