Church of Saint Irene of Athens

The Church of Saint Irene stands as a three-aisled basilica with two neoclassical bell towers and a central dome in Athens.

The church opened in 1850 after architect Lysandros Kaftantzoglou led its reconstruction on the site of a medieval structure destroyed in 1821.

Saint Irene Church served as the metropolitan cathedral of Athens during the early period of Greek independence in the nineteenth century.

The church building stands at 36 Aeolou Street, maintaining regular opening hours for religious services and welcoming visitors throughout the year.

The interior features a gilded iconostasis presented as a gift from Nicholas of Russia in 1850, enhancing the church's religious significance.

Location: Athens Municipality

Inception: 1847

Architects: Lysandros Kaftantzoglou

Official opening: 1850

Address: Οδός Αιóλου

GPS coordinates: 37.97706,23.72786

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:15