The Byzantine Churches Tour of Athens
Overview of the tour in Athens
We walk in Plaka and surrounding streets, visiting beautiful Byzantine churches of the 11th century. We stop to see modern buildings that were built in neo-byzantine style. Learn about architecture, masonry, and Byzantine Symbols. 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. The ticket to the heirloom Room costs 3 euros. You may have on your cash for candles and snacks. We will take the metro. Tickets are not included in the price.
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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