Hagios Titos church, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Heraklion, Greece
The Saint Titus Cathedral features a square layout with a central dome, vertical stone elements, and a carved apse on its exterior walls.
Built in 1869 after an earthquake destroyed the previous structure, the building initially served as a mosque called Yeni Cami until 1925.
The cathedral houses the sacred skull of Saint Titus, returned from Venice in 1966, making it a central religious site for Orthodox Christians.
Located in central Heraklion, the cathedral maintains regular visiting hours and welcomes visitors who follow Orthodox church dress code requirements.
The building combines Ottoman and eclectic architectural elements, reflecting different periods of Cretan history through its structural design.
Location: Heraklion Municipality
Inception: 1869
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture, eclectic architecture
GPS coordinates: 35.34012,25.13474
Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:36
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