Agios Eleftherios Church, Athens
Agios Eleftherios Church, Athens, Byzantine church near Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens, Greece
The church features walls constructed from ancient Greek, Roman, and early Byzantine marble blocks, displaying intricate relief plaques without brick elements.
Originally built in the 12th century, this structure served as Athens' main cathedral before the construction of the current Metropolitan Cathedral.
The church walls incorporate various relief sculptures depicting zodiac symbols, Panathenaic Games trophies, and Roman ceremonial elements mixed with Byzantine designs.
Located in Mitropoleos Square, the church stands within walking distance of both Syntagma and Monastiraki metro stations in central Athens.
The structure contains four interior columns supporting an octagonal dome with marble corner elements and specific lobed window arrangements.
Location: Athens Municipality
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture
GPS coordinates: 37.97530,23.73000
Latest update: May 11, 2025 07:00
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