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The Ottoman Athens & the Neo-martyrs

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Provided by: Paraskevi
Duration
4 hours
Meeting point
Holy Metropolitan Church of the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary
Languages
English
From €70
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Overview

We will visit landmarks related to the Ottoman past of Athens, such as baths, schools, churches, mosques, and spots of torture. We will visit a typical residence in Ottoman Greece and see the ruins of the Turkish chief's residence.

We will visit Byzantine churches that tell the story of a personality who stood against Islamic oppression with acts of bravery and gallant giving to the community.

We will speak about Greek artists influenced by the Islamic era: we will see the places of their inspiration, the neighborhoods they lived and their art. Last but not least, we will visit three churches related to the life and death of famous Greek fighters.

We will learn about a lost neighborhood in the heart of Athens! We will see abandoned mosques and learn the strange story of an Islamic school turned into a jail!

We will see iconic Orthodox items and holy relics of neo-martyrs.
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This activity includes:

  • Holy Metropolitan Church of the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary
  • The Benizelos Mansion (House of Saint Philothei)
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus
  • Psirri Square
  • Holy Church of the Virgin Mary Pantanassa
  • Holy Church of Saint Irene
  • Daily life in turkish empire
  • Personalities
  • Iconic orhodox items
  • Turkish public baths
  • Vrysaki
  • churches and houses of the ottoman Athens
  • martyrs
  • Papadiamantis
  • Fotis Kondoglou
  • karagiozis
  • The Greek Cathedral
  • Benizelos Mansion
  • Saint Nicolas Ragavas
  • mosques
  • entrance to museums

Meeting point

Holy Metropolitan Church of the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary

On arrival

You will find me at the entrance of the Cathedral on the left part of the stairway as you see the church, wearing a red pullover or a red T-shirt! Please note that the Sunday tour starts at 10.30. On Sundays there is only one tour.

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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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