The Byzantine-Veneto chapel of St. Andrew is part of the property complex of Vassilis Dorovinis which was bought from the Monemvassian family of Gianoukou. The family owed title from 1860, in which the chapel was mentioned.
In the Down Town Monemvassia there are 25 churches and chapels, 17 of which are attributed to the B’ Venetian rule (1685-1715). During this period all historical documents refer to an extensive program of public works. The St. Andrew chapel is attributed to this period due to its form of construction.
In this chapel, which is neighboring to the parish church of Elkomenos Chrystos, two construction phases are distinct: the first phase goes back to the Byzantine period with the north wall bearing arch with frescoes and the later is the Venetian phase, during which the chapel took its present form. It is built on the simplest type of one spaced vaulted basilica, with interior dimensions of 8,66m x 5,20m .
The restoration was granted by the Leventis Foundation and took place between 1998-2002. It was based on the architectural study and supervision of Dr. Ioanna Sotiriou Dorovinis, under the high supervision of the 5th Division of Byzantine and Ancient Antiquities (Sparta Office).
Cultural uses were assigned for the chapel of St. Andrew by the Central Council of the Ministry of Culture. Today it is offered for corporate meetings and conferences as well as for multipurpose cultural events and uses.
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