Athens
Church of Panaghia Gorgoepikoos
Humble but Unique Neighbour
Metropoleos Square
Athens, 105 56
Nearest Train: Metro Lines 2 & 3: Syntagma Station
Phone: +30 210 870 7000
As in the case of David and Goliath, the humble Byzantine church standing beside the large Metropolis Cathedral has much more historical value than its neighbour. It was built in the 12th century, on the ruins of an ancient temple of Isis-Eileithyia. The temple and other ancient buildings served as a source of building material when the church was constructed. This explains why the walls incorporate many marble murals, such as one dating back to the 4th century BC showing the symbols of the twelve months. The Panagia Gorgoepikoos (all-hearing) is dedicated to the Madonna and Agios Eleftherios.
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