The Long Byzantine Churches Tour of Athens
Overview of the tour in Athens
We walk in Plaka, visiting beautiful Byzantine churches. We admire their elegance, their architecture, masonry, and Byzantine Symbols. Larn their stories. Sketch Athens' town planning of Byzantine times. We speak about eminent visitors to Byzantine Athens and eccentric incidents from their lives. Speak about the Byzantine years in Athens. Furthermore, we see modern buildings that use Byzantine architecture.
At the noon tour, we visit the Metropolis Heirloom Room to see Byzantine items used in Orthodox Churches. The ticket to the heirloom Room costs 3 euros.
You can have cash on you approximately 15 euros for the candles and snacks.
Please note that on Sundays there is only one tour, which starts at 10.30
This activity includes:
- Holy Church of Theotokos Gorgoepikoos and Saint Eleutherius
- Holy Church of the Holy Trinity - Soteira Lykodemos (11th c.)
- Holy Church of Saint Nicholas Rangavas
- 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
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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