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The beautiful Zoodochos Pigi Cave

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nadellii

nadellii

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I've always wanted to visit the natural springs in the Zoodochos Pigi Cave! If any of you have been please let me know if you would go again!

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Yes it was totally worth it! I visited the Monastery as well and I loved it
 
Are you able to swim in the natural springs? If so I'd also love to visit
 
I am not sure if you can swim here! Would be interesting to find out so hopefully someone will respond with an answer...
 
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