Eleni Michou, Archaeologist The Holy Monastery of Tsouka, dedicated to the Birth of the Virgin, is built at an altitude of 760 m. on the homonymous hill, near the community of Elliniko of the Municipality of North Tzoumerka. It was named "Tsouka" due to the top of the forested hill of the same name, in Aromanian language (Vlach) "Tsuka Analta", which means "high peak". The hill, while it is easily accessible from Elliniko, it is is completely vertical at its eastern side, forming the steep bank of Arachthos straits on the right. As a result the monastery, which is located right on the edge of the cliff, dominates the area and is visible from everywhere, ensuring a wonderful view to Arachthos straits and the opposite villages of Peristeri and Tzoumerka.