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Patmos

Discover Patmos, a magical Greek island where amazing stories and ancient wonders await!

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Patmos, grotta dell'apocalisse, monastero, ingresso 03 mosaico di san giovanni il teologo che detta l'apocalisse su rivelazione divina

Patmos, grotta dell'apocalisse, monastero, ingresso 03 mosaico di san giovanni il teologo che detta l'apocalisse su rivelazione divina

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Patmos monastery
Patmos, grotta dell'apocalisse, chiesa nella grotta, 02
Several islands of the eastern Aegean Sea including: Leros (Līrūs) and Patmos (Bāṭnūz) from Book on Navigation, Walters Art Museum Ms. W.658, fol. 81b
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The island of Patmos (Bāṭnūz) south-east of Ikaria (Ahikere) in the eastern Aegean Sea from Book on Navigation, Walters Art Museum Ms. W.658, fol. 84b
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Frescoes in the church of San Giovanni Evangelista in Parma, dome fresco, scene: The Vision of St. John at Patmos, Overview
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Prayer Book (Use of Rome), St. John Evangelist on Patmos, Walters Manuscript W.438, fol. 100r
Prayer Book, including Office of the Dead, St. John on Patmos with devil knocking over inkwell, Walters Manuscript W.164, fol. 138v

Key Facts

Location
Aegean Sea, Greece.
Population
About 3,283 people.
Area
34.05 square kilometers (13.15 square miles).
Famous For
Being the place where the Book of Revelation was written.
Fun Fact
A special cave and monastery on Patmos are UNESCO World Heritage Sites!

Where is This Sunny Island?

Imagine a beautiful island floating in the big, blue Aegean Sea. That's Patmos! It's part of a group of islands in Greece, like a necklace of jewels in the water. The weather is usually sunny and warm, perfect for exploring. You can feel the gentle sea breeze and see the sparkling water all around. It's a special place where the land meets the sea in a wonderful way.

A Special Storyteller's Home

Long, long ago, a very important person named John lived on Patmos. People believe he had amazing visions here and wrote a special book called the Book of Revelation. This island is super famous because of that story! There's even a cave where he might have had his visions, and a big, old monastery built to remember him. It’s like stepping back in time to hear ancient tales.

Tiny Island, Big Wonders!

Patmos might not be huge, but it's packed with amazing things! It's only about 13 square miles, which is smaller than many school playgrounds. But it has a highest point that's as tall as a very tall building, almost 883 feet up! This island is home to about 3,000 people, which is like a small town. They live in pretty villages and take care of this special place.

What Do People Do There?

Most people on Patmos are very friendly and love their island home. They work hard to keep it beautiful and share its stories. Many visitors come to see the famous cave and monastery, which are like treasures. The island is also known for its schools, where people learn important things. Life here is peaceful, with the sea and the sun playing a big part every day.

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