Church of Panaghia Gorgoepikoos
Neighborhood: Plaka
Nearest Train: Metro Lines 2 & 3: Syntagma Station
Phone: +30 210 870 7000
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As in the case of David and Goliath, the humble Byzantine church standing beside the large Metropolis Cathedral has much more historical value than its neighbour. It was built in the 12th century, on the ruins of an ancient temple of Isis-Eileithyia. The temple and other ancient buildings served as a source of building material when the church was constructed. This explains why the walls incorporate many marble murals, such as one dating back to the 4th century BC showing the symbols of the twelve months. The Panagia Gorgoepikoos (all-hearing) is dedicated to the Madonna and Agios Eleftherios.
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Humble but Unique Neighbour
Neighborhood: Plaka
Nearest Train: Metro Lines 2 & 3: Syntagma Station
Phone: +30 210 870 7000
Map | add to Travel Bag (NEW)
As in the case of David and Goliath, the humble Byzantine church standing beside the large Metropolis Cathedral has much more historical value than its neighbour. It was built in the 12th century, on the ruins of an ancient temple of Isis-Eileithyia. The temple and other ancient buildings served as a source of building material when the church was constructed. This explains why the walls incorporate many marble murals, such as one dating back to the 4th century BC showing the symbols of the twelve months. The Panagia Gorgoepikoos (all-hearing) is dedicated to the Madonna and Agios Eleftherios.
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