Church of the Acheiropoietos

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Church of the Acheiropoietos, 5th-century Byzantine basilica in Thessaloniki, Greece

The church features a three-aisled basilica design with marble columns, wooden roof, galleries, and a semicircular vault at the eastern end.

Built between 450-470 AD on Roman public baths, the church served as the first mosque in Thessaloniki after the Ottoman conquest in 1430.

The interior contains preserved mosaics depicting plants, geometrical patterns, animals, and Christian symbols from the early Christian period in Thessaloniki.

Located on Agias Sofias street opposite Makedonomachon square, the church opens daily from 08:00 to 12:00 and 17:00 to 19:00 with free admission.

The name Acheiropoietos first appeared in documents from 1320, referring to a miraculous icon of Virgin Mary formed within the church.

Location: Thessaloniki Municipal Unit

GPS coordinates: 40.63499,22.94792

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:27

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