Church of the Holy Apostles

Athens Historical Walking Tour

Church of the Holy Apostles

Athina, 105 53, Greece

Created By: Richard Archer

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The church is particularly significant as the only monument in the Agora, other than the Temple of Hephaestus, to survive intact since its foundation, and for its architecture: it was the first significant church of the middle Byzantine period in Athens, and marks the beginning of the so-called "Athenian type", successfully combining the simple four-pier with the cross-in-square forms. The church was built partly over a 2nd-century nymphaion, and was restored to its original form between 1954 and 1957.

This point of interest is part of the tour: Athens Historical Walking Tour


 

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