Cathedrals and Churches of Greece
An index of notable churches and cathedrals in Greece that have been profiled so far on Sacred Destinations, ordered by city/island and then by name. Many more will be added over time.
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Agios Nikólaos Ragavás Church Athens An attractive 11th-century church in Plaka that is often used for weddings. |
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Mikrí Mitropolí Athens This tiny church used to be the cathedral of Athens and is dedicated to the "Virgin Who Answers Prayers Quickly." Fragments of classical artifacts are built into the walls. |
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Mitrópoli (Cathedral) Athens This 19th-century cathedral is not as attractive on the outside as the Mikri Mitropoli next to it, but it is grand in scale and beautifully decorated inside. |
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Byzantine Churches of Naxos Naxos Island There is a remarkable number of small Byzantine chapels on Naxos, most dating from the 9th to the 15th centuries. |
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Agia Sophia Thessaloniki The largest church in Thessaloniki, the heavily restored Agia Sophia was inspired by its famous namesake in Istanbul. It has a long and rich history and contains some fine original mosaics. |
