Morfonou
Μορφονού | |
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Settlement | |
Coordinates: 40°12′23″N 24°20′32″E / 40.2065142°N 24.3421070°E[1] | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Mount Athos |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Morfonou (Greek: Μορφονού) is an area of Mount Athos that belongs to the Monastery of Great 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 former Amalfinon Monastery. In the area, there are 2 active cells and 2 abandoned ones.