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Church of Panagia Gorgoepikoos |
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The
church stands next to the modern Cathedral of Athens. It was constructed
at the end of the 12th century, on the ruins of an ancient temple,
dedicated to goddess Eileithyia. The walls of the church are entirely
constructed of large, ancient Greek, Roman, early Byzantine marble blocks
and relief plaques, without bricks. The reliefs, ninety in total, are
mostly used on the upper section of the walls, resulting in a unique, for
a Christian church, decoration.
Address: Metropoleos Square
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The Chapel of Agia Dinami (Divine Power) is a tiny chapel with red
entrance standing underneath a modern building. The chapel is named for
the Virgin Mary's power to help childless women conceive.
Address: Metropoleos Street, between Syntagma Sq. & Metropoleos Sq
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Church of Panagia Kapnikarea |
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The church of Panagia is built on the ruins of an ancient temple,
dedicated to a female goddess, possibly Athena or Demeter. It was founded
at the beginning of the 11th century and was probably named after its
donor.
Address: Ermou & Kapnikareas Street
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Church of Agios Nikolaos Rangavas |
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It is situated in Plaka 's Anafiotika neighbourhood, near the Monument of
Lysikrates. It was built in the 11th century and was part of the Palace of
the Rangavas family.
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Church of
Agios Dimitrios Loumbardiaris |
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It is
picturesque Church is situated at the foot of Philopappos Hill, opposite
Acropolis.
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The Russian Church of Athens |
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This is the largest medieval structure in Athens. It was built in 1031 as
part of a Roman Catholic monastery that survived until 1701. The building
was restored by Czar Alexander II in the 1850s. It is now used as the
Russian Orthodox Church of Athens.
Address: Philellinon Street, near Syntagma Square.
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This is a white church situated at the top of Lycabettus Hill, with a
spectacular view over Athens. It is said that in ancient times on this
site stood the temple of the Akraios Zeus. The exact date of its
construction is not known. It can be reached either on foot or by the
cable car
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 The
Monastery lies at a short distance to the east of Athens, on a hillside at
the foot of Mt. Hymettos. It is enclosed by a high wall with two gates,
one on the east and one on the west side. The interior of the church is
decorated with wall paintings dated before 1700.
Address: Kaisariani, Mount Ymittos, 5 km from Athens – Tel.: +30 210
7236619
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 08.30-15.00 Closed: Monday
Entrance Fee per person:
3
€
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Built in the 11c, it is one of the finest Byzantine Monasteries around
Athens.
Address:
Athinon avenue, Daphni, 10 km from Athens-
Tel: +30 210 5811558
Opening Hours: daily 08.30 – 15.00
Entrance fee per person: 3
€
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