Travelers looking for tremendous scenic views in a religious setting may enjoy a visit to Tsambika Monastery that is situated on a hill.
The hill, about 25 km (15 miles) from Rhodes city, is topped by a small Byzantine church dedicated to Our Lady.
A local legend says if an infertile woman climbs the hill she will be blessed with a child, which must be named after the monastery. The legend must be true since many island residents answer to this name. Origins of the first monastery are unclear, but a working monastery was constructed in 1770.
