Temple of Apollo at Delphi
Delphi, Greece Luke Cabading Delphi, Greece Luke Cabading

Temple of Apollo at Delphi

This temple was destroyed in 373 B.C. by an earthquake and was rebuilt for the third time in 330 B.C. Spintharos, Xenodoros, and Agathon, architects from Corinth. The sculptures that adorned its pediment were the creation of Athenian sculptors Praxias and Androsthenes.

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Church of St. Irene - Agia Irini
Athens, Greece Luke Cabading Athens, Greece Luke Cabading

Church of St. Irene - Agia Irini

The new church was designed by lissandros Kaftantzoglou and construction began in August 1846. The local community, the Municipality of Athens and the Public Revenue Office funded the project. The church is a three aisled domed basilica.

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Church of the Apostle Phillip
Athens, Greece Luke Cabading Athens, Greece Luke Cabading

Church of the Apostle Phillip

The Church of the Apostle Philip - Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Φιλίππου, located opposite the entrance of the archaeological site of the ancient Agora. It was built in 1961 on the foundations of an early Christian basilica.

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Church of Panaghia Kapnikarea
Athens, Greece Luke Cabading Athens, Greece Luke Cabading

Church of Panaghia Kapnikarea

The church of Panagia Kapnikarea is built on the ruins of an ancient temple, dedicated to a female goddess, possibly Athena or Demeter. It was founded at the beginning of the 11th century (around 1050 A.D.) and was probably named after its donor.

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Church of Agios Eleftherios
Athens, Greece Luke Cabading Athens, Greece Luke Cabading

Church of Agios Eleftherios

The church is built on top of the ruins of ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Eileithyia. Various dates for its construction have been proposed in the past, from the 9th century under Empress Irene of Athens to the 13th century. Until recently, the common view among scholars, especially in Greece, ascribed it to the tenure of Michael Choniates as Metropolitan of Athens, at the turn of the 13th century.

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