Church of the Holy Apostles

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Written By Luke Cabading

Built: ~10th century

Religious denomination: The Greek Orthodox Church (Ancient Agora)

Interesting facts:

  • Byzantine church was built on the foundations of the 2nd century AD Nymphaeum while on its eastern side, the foundations of an early Byzantine building have been discovered, probably a house that was demolished in order to build the church.

  • Frescoes from the Church of Aghios Spyridon were reset in the walls of the restored narthex.

  • it was the first significant church of the middle Byzantine period in Athens, and marks the beginning of the so-called "Athenian type", successfully combining the simple four-pier with the cross-in-square forms.

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Entrance

Interior

Sources:

  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Holy_Apostles,_Athens

  • http://www.athensinfoguide.com/wtsagora10.htm

  • http://www.agathe.gr/overview/the_church_of_the_holy_apostles.html

Credits:

Luke Cabading
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