Historic Christian Sites
Explore Greece’s religious evolution through its most significant architectural landmarks. This collection spans from the 10th-century Byzantine Church of the Holy Apostles in Athens to the 11th-century UNESCO-listed Daphni Monastery, renowned for its golden mosaics. The list includes the cliffside ruins of Katholiko in Crete and the Venetian-influenced St. Spyridon in Corfu. These sites showcase diverse styles, including Orthodox basilicas, Catholic cathedrals, and the 15th-century Ottoman Çelebi Sultan Mehmed Mosque, reflecting the complex cultural history of the region.
A Holy Apostles
This 10th-century Byzantine church is one of the few original structures remaining in the Ancient Agora of Athens. It features a cross-in-square plan and houses well-preserved 17th-century frescoes depicting biblical scenes.
B Orthodox Cathedral Hypapante
Similar to a mosque, this beautiful cathedral is one of the dominants of Fira. Come inside and explore the exquisite mosaics.
C Monastery of Daphni
Daphni or Dafni is an eleventh-century Byzantine monastery eleven kilometers northwest of central Athens in the suburb of Chaidari, south…
D Monastery Katholiko
An abandoned 11th-century monastery built into the walls of a deep ravine on Crete's Akrotiri peninsula. The site features a massive stone bridge, a church carved into the rock, and the cave where St. John the Hermit lived.
E Saint Titus Church
The Cathedral of Saint Titus also known as Hagios Titos, is an Orthodox church in the city of Heraklion, Crete, dedicated to Saint Titus.
F Tsambika Monastery
Perched atop a steep hill on the eastern coast of Rhodes, this small Byzantine church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is a significant pilgrimage site, famous for an icon believed to help women conceive.
G Metropolitan Catholic Church Presentation of Christ
Located within the medieval Kastro of Naxos, this 13th-century cathedral features a marble floor adorned with the coats of arms of Venetian noble families. The interior displays a rare 11th-century double-sided icon.
H Pantanassa Monastery
The Pantanassa Monastery is a monastery in Mystras, Greece. It was founded by a chief minister of the late Byzantine Despotate of the Morea,…
I St. Spyridon Church
Saint Spyridon Church is a Greek Orthodox church located in Corfu, Greece. It was built in the 1580s.
J Cathedral of Saint James and Saint Christopher
Cathedral of Saint Jacob and Saint Christopher is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Corfu, Zakynthos and Cephalonia.
K Mοnastery of Chrysoskalitissa
Chrysoskalitissa Monastery is a 17th-century Eastern Orthodox Christian monastery located on the southwest coast of the island of Crete,…
L Çelebi Sultan Mehmed Mosque
The Çelebi Sultan Mehmed Mosque, also known as the Bayezid Mosque and the Great Mosque, is an early 15th-century Ottoman mosque in…
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