Anastasi Church

Anastasi Church is an Orthodox place of worship in Oia featuring bright white exterior walls topped with a distinctive round blue dome. The building occupies a prominent hillside position overlooking the sea and the surrounding architecture of the village.

The church was built during the 1800s when Oia was expanding rapidly and drawing new residents to the area. It became a focal point for community life as the village developed and grew over the decades.

The church serves as a gathering place where residents mark Orthodox Christian holidays and celebrate important life events together. Walking through the building, you sense how deeply it remains woven into the community's daily rhythm.

You can enter freely during daylight hours, though modest clothing is expected out of respect for the sacred space. The location in the village center makes it easy to find and reach on foot from nearby streets and viewpoints.

The church appears frequently in photographs of Santorini because of its dramatic perch on the caldera edge overlooking the sea. Many visitors overlook how the blue dome shifts in tone throughout the day, appearing darker at dawn and more vibrant in afternoon light.

Location: Thira Municipality

GPS coordinates: 36.46139,25.37528

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:04