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Church of Agios Eleftherios (Panagia Gorgoepikoos)
CultureVisit: ~15 min
Small Byzantine church of the 12th-13th centuries, known as the Little Metropolitan, located next to the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens. Its facade is built with marble reused from ancient buildings, including reliefs from the Classical period and a frieze with the Attic calendar. It is one of the most curious medieval churches in the centre.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Church of Agios Eleftherios (Panagia Gorgoepikoos): 2 missions
- Compare the church with the cathedralFrame the small church and the great cathedral next to it together.
- Find the reliefs on the façadeLook at the façade and spot the ancient marble reliefs set into the walls.
Near Church of Agios Eleftherios (Panagia Gorgoepikoos)
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens79 m awayChurch of Panagia Kapnikarea248 m awayMuseum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments253 m awayMuseum of Greek Children's Art258 m awayMuseum of Greek Folk Art289 m awayThe Jewish Museum of Greece311 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Church of Agios Eleftherios (Panagia Gorgoepikoos)?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Church of Agios Eleftherios (Panagia Gorgoepikoos)?
Compare the church with the cathedral and Find the reliefs on the façade.
What is there to see near Church of Agios Eleftherios (Panagia Gorgoepikoos)?
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens (79 m), Church of Panagia Kapnikarea (248 m) and Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments (253 m).
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