Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Athens, Greece
The Metropolitan Cathedral features a three-aisled basilica design with two bell towers, a central dome rising 24 meters, and neoclassical architectural elements throughout the structure.
Construction began on Christmas Day 1842 under King Otto and Queen Amalia, with Danish architect Theophil Hansen providing the initial design before completion in 1862.
The cathedral houses the remains of Saint Philothei and Patriarch Gregory V in marble chests, both significant figures in Greek Orthodox history during Ottoman rule.
Located between Syntagma and Monastiraki squares at 48-50 Mitropoleos Street, the cathedral welcomes visitors daily without admission fees and holds regular Sunday services.
The cathedral walls incorporate materials from 72 demolished churches across Greece, creating a structure that combines multiple historical elements in its construction.
Location: Athens Municipality
Inception: 1862
Architects: Theophil Hansen, Dimitrios Zezos
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Made from material: brick
Website: http://iaath.gr
GPS coordinates: 37.97542,23.72943
Latest update: May 11, 2025 07:01
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Tower of the Winds
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Church of Panaghia Kapnikarea
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Agios Eleftherios Church, Athens
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The Mitropoleos square
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Church of Saint Irene of Athens
228 m
Benizelos Mansion
147 m
Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments
195 m
Former Medrese in the Ancient Roman Agora
210 m
Vespasianae of Athens
244 m
Pantheon of Athens
143 m
Gasparis house
221 m
Aiolos Hotel
212 m
House of Chatzikyriakou
217 m
Aerides Bath
223 m
Lassanis house
194 m
Hagia Irene church (Plaka)
217 m
Agoranomeion
239 m
Maria Callas Museum
120 m
Damaskinos (statue)
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Agia Irini Square
234 m
2nd Primary School, Athinon (now 74th)
203 m
Stoa Koniari-Mela
161 m
Stoa Pyrrou
166 m
Agia Dynamis
225 m
Constantine XI Palaiologos statue
32 m
House of Koutzalexis
159 m
School Life and Education Museum
155 m
Neoclassical diorofi katoikia me katastimata, Aiolou 1
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