St Nicolas Church of Piraeus

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St Nicolas Church of Piraeus, Greek Orthodox church near the harbor in Piraeus, Greece.

The church displays a cross-in-square design with four columns and three domes, featuring a central elliptic dome topped by a lantern.

Construction of the third iteration of Saint Nicholas Church began in 1879 under architect Ioannis Lazarimos and reached completion in 1902.

The church honors Saint Nicholas, protector of sailors, reflecting the maritime connection between the religious practices and the port city community.

Located at 1 Agiou Nikolaou Street in Piraeus, the church maintains regular services and welcomes visitors throughout the week.

The building incorporates twelve decorated Corinthian Order capitals and solid marble elements in its three-column portico design.

Location: Piraeus Municipality

Inception: 1879

Architects: Ioannis Lazarimos

Official opening: 1902

GPS coordinates: 37.93868,23.64029

Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:00

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