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The Byzantine Churches Tour of Athens
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Duration
3 hours
Meeting point
Ieros Naos Agias Triados - Soteira Lykodimou, Filellinon, Athens, Greece
Languages
English
From €40
Per person
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.
Overview
We walk in Plaka and surrounding streets, visiting beautiful Byzantine churches of the 11th century. We admire their elegance, get to know the most important characteristics of Byzantine architecture and the role that these churches played in our local history. We learn about architecture, masonry, and Byzantine Symbols. We also stop to see modern buildings that were built in neo-byzantine style. We sketch Byzantine Athens' town planning. We speak about eminent visitors to Byzantine Athens and eccentric incidents from their lives. We learn about important events of the Byzantine times. Optionally, we visit the Metropolis Heirloom Room to see Byzantine items used in Orthodox Churches. We can visit the Greek Catacombs The ticket to the heirloom Room costs 3 euros and is not included in the price of the tour. Last but not least, you are welcome to light a candle in the churches for blessing. The cost for the candle is 0,50euro.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Holy Church of the Holy Trinity - Soteira Lykodemos (11th c.)
- Holy Church of Saint Nicholas Rangavas
- Holy Church of Theotokos Gorgoepikoos and Saint Eleutherius
- Local byzantine history
- Byzantine Athens region planining
- Byzantine symbols
- Byzantine personalities
- Irene of Athens
- Otto de la Roche
- El Greco
- important Byzantine icons
Meeting point
Ieros Naos Agias Triados - Soteira Lykodimou, Filellinon, Athens, Greece
On arrival
You will find me at the entrance of the Russian Church of Athens
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Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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