Open air church of Panagia Kakaviotissa

We started to walk a steep path into the mountains on the westside of Limnos. We followed a steep trail uphill for about half an hour, winding through the rocky landscape. Along the way, we were rewarded with beautiful views over the Aegean Sea. Suddenly we saw a white cross standing on the highest peak — and there was the cave where the small blue-and-white chapel was hidden. This church has existed since the 13th century, built by monks beneath an enormous rock face. It has no roof; symbolically, the sky itself forms the ceiling. No decoration, no tourist crowds — only stone, air, and meaning. An elderly man was sweeping the open-air chapel with a broom, clearing away the dust the wind had blown inside. He tidied everything, greeted us, and quietly walked away. Then we were alone — that’s how peaceful it is here. I found it one of the most special places I have seen in Greece. We flew with our drone around the cave and the surrounding mountains, while you can see the 13th century open air church in white and blue colors.