Religiøse steder i Athen

Historic Churches & Religious Sites

This collection highlights the religious and architectural diversity of Athens, ranging from the 10th-century Church of the Holy Apostles in the Ancient Agora to the Armenian Church in Neos Kosmos. The list includes medieval landmarks like the partially subterranean Agios Nikolaos Chostos and sites of national significance, such as Agios Demetrios ton Oplon, which is linked to the Greek War of Independence. These locations offer insight into Byzantine traditions, Eastern Orthodox worship, and local community heritage.

Historic Churches & Religious Sites – Kart

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A

Holy Apostles

A 10th-century Byzantine church located in the Ancient Agora. It is a significant example of the 'Athenian style' architecture, featuring a cross-in-square plan and intricate decorative brickwork.

Unknown / Public domain

B

Trial of the Six

The Trial of the Six or the Execution of the Six was the trial for treason, in late 1922, of the Anti-Venizelist officials held responsible…

Fotios - Georgios Grivas / CC-BY-SA

C

Agios Georgios

A Greek Orthodox church serving the local community in the Neos Kosmos district.

Fotios - Georgios Grivas / CC-BY-SA

D

ANALEPSE

A Greek Orthodox place of worship dedicated to the Ascension of Christ, located in the Neos Kosmos neighborhood.

mafalda Bortolini / CC-BY-SA

E

St. John

A Greek Orthodox church in the Neos Kosmos area featuring wheelchair-accessible facilities.

F

AG. NIKOLAOS "CHOSTOS"

A medieval Byzantine church located near the Kifissos Intercity Bus Station. Its name, 'Chostos' (buried), refers to its partially subterranean position below the current ground level.

G

ARMENIKE EKKLESIA

The Armenian Church of Saint Gregory the Illuminator, serving as a spiritual and cultural center for the Armenian community in the Neos Kosmos area.

H

Agia Sophia

A prominent Greek Orthodox church in the Neo Psychiko district featuring traditional ecclesiastical architecture and wheelchair accessibility.

I

Ieros Naos Agiou Demetriou (ton Oplon)

A historic church in Kato Patisia associated with the Greek War of Independence. The name 'ton Oplon' (of the Arms) refers to a tradition involving Greek revolutionaries in 1821.

J

Agios Panteleemon

A small Greek Orthodox chapel located in the Neo Psychiko area.

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