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The island where Saint John the Apostle wrote the "Book of Revelation," Patmos attracts intellectuals and artists.

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Seven hours from Athens by ferry, somewhere between the islands of Ikaria and Leros, you'll find Patmos, the most spiritual of the Dodecanese islands.It's in Patmos' Cave of the Apocalypse where Saint John (one of Jesus Christ's 12 Apostles) received the visions that led him to write the holy "Book of Revelation" around 95 AD. The cave has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, together with the majestic 11th-century Monastery of Saint John the Theologian that brims with priceless religious artifacts.An important hub of hagiography and architecture during the Renaissance, Patmos is now creatives' favorite sanctuary; its unpretentious chora and quiet little harbors are frequented by intellectuals and artists from around the world, who enjoy the island's rare mix of peacefulness and cosmopolitan finesse.Read more:Greece is offering cheaper flights to visitors by cutting transportation taxes this summerI've visited the Greek island of Santorini twice — and if you think it's just a tourist trap, you're going to all the wrong placesAll the countries offering incentives to tourists post-coronavirus, from free hotel stays to spa vouchers

The island where Saint John the Apostle wrote the "Book of Revelation," Patmos attracts intellectuals and artists. | Business Insider India

The island where Saint John the Apostle wrote the "Book of Revelation," Patmos attracts intellectuals and artists.

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