The main archaeological museum in Greece is the National Archaeological Museum of Athens and houses one of the most significant collections of archaeological objects found in the country, dating from prehistoric to late antiquity. Continue reading “National Archaeological Museum of Athens, Greece”
The Church of Agios Nikolaos Rangavas, located in the heart of Athens’ historic Plaka neighborhood, is a hidden treasure that offers a window into the city’s rich Byzantine heritage. This elegant Orthodox church, dedicated to St. Nicholas, is renowned for its unique architectural features, historical significance and for being the oldest church in Athens. Continue reading “Saint Nicholas Church of Athens, Greece”
A hidden treasure in the vibrant city of Athens in Greece, which certainly deserves a visit is the Roman Catholic Cathedral of St. Dionysius the Areopagite. This temple is a true jewel of religious architecture that captivates with its rich history and is a palpable testimony of the cultural heritage and religious fervor that characterizes this city. Continue reading “Cathedral Basilica of St. Dionysius the Areopagite of Athens, Greece”
Located between the Acropolis of Athens and Monastiraki Square is the impressive Roman Agora. This enclosure, a legacy of the Roman presence in Greece, was built between 19 B.C. and 11 B.C., under the rule of Emperor Augustus, and later expanded by the philhellenic emperor Hadrian, a great defender of this culture and its traditions. In 267, after the invasion of the Heruli (Germanic people who inhabited Northern Europe and participated in the invasion of the Roman Empire), the city of Athens was limited to the interior of the late Roman wall. The administrative and commercial center of the city was moved from the ancient Agora to the Roman Agora and Hadrian’s Library. Continue reading “Roman Agora of Athens, Greece”
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, known to Greeks as Mitropoli, is a majestic church of Byzantine origin dedicated to St. Mary of the Assumption. Located in the Plaka district, right at the foot of the Acropolis, it is currently the largest church in Athens and the seat of the Archbishop of Greece. Continue reading “Athens, Greece: Its largest church and its smallest church”
The Church of Panagia Kapnikarea, is considered a relic of Byzantine architecture and one of the oldest Orthodox churches in the city of Athens. According to archaeological research, this Byzantine church where the ancient Greeks worshipped the goddess Athena or Demeter, was built over an ancient temple in the 11th century, probably in the year 1050, a common practice among early Christian churches. Today, it is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, known as “Panagia”. Continue reading “The Kapnikarea Church, one of the oldest in Athens, Greece”