Virgin Mary Athiniotissa, Medieval church building near Acropolis, Athens, Greece
The Virgin Mary Athiniotissa stands near the Parthenon with its marble construction reflecting traditional Greek ecclesiastical architecture of the period.
During the Byzantine era, this religious structure emerged from the conversion of the Parthenon, which transformed from an Athena temple into a Christian basilica.
The church holds regular Orthodox Christian services, bringing together local worshippers and maintaining centuries-old religious traditions in the heart of Athens.
Visitors can reach the church by walking up the Acropolis hill, with entry permitted during designated morning and afternoon hours throughout the week.
The building contains architectural elements from different periods, including marble fragments that display both ancient Greek and early Christian artistic influences.
Location: Athens
Location: Attica Region
Location: Athens Municipality
GPS coordinates: 37.97140,23.72630
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:15
Parthenon
30 m
Acropolis of Athens
34 m
Erechtheion
79 m
Temple of Athena Nike
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Propylaea of Athens
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Stoa of Eumenes
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Old Acropolis Museum
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Asclepieion of Athens
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Pandroseion
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Caves of Apollo, Zeus and Pan
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Sanctuary of Pandion
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Choragic Monument of Thrasyllos
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Pelasgic wall
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Altar of Athena Polias
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Monument of Agrippa
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Paul and Alexandra Canellopoulos Museum
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Choregic Monument of Nikias
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Beulé Gate
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Caryatids of Erechtheum
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Aphrodite and Eros shrine
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Cave of Zeus
146 m
Cave of Pan
146 m
Cave of Apollon Ipakrion
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Cave of Mycenaean Fountain
102 m
Acropolis north slope
123 m
Acropolis South Slope
85 m
Walls of Acropolis of Athens
54 m
Church of Saint Nikolaos or Seraphim
143 mReviews
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