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Church of Saint Irene
CultureVisit: ~15 min
19th-century Orthodox church on Aiolou Street, between Monastiraki and Omonia Square, in the heart of Athens. Before the Metropolitan Cathedral was built, it served as the city's main church. It is a mid-19th-century building with a broad facade on the square that bears its name.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Church of Saint Irene: 2 missions
- Go into the church and look at its interiorIf it is open, go in quietly and take in the icons and the interior decoration.
- Photograph the façade of Santa IreneStand in the square in front of the church and frame its whole façade.
Near Church of Saint Irene
Church of Panagia Kapnikarea92 m awayMS Roof Garden179 m awayErmou Street210 m awayTzistarakis Mosque226 m awayMetropolitan Cathedral of Athens263 m awayMuseum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments294 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Church of Saint Irene?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Church of Saint Irene?
Go into the church and look at its interior and Photograph the façade of Santa Irene.
What is there to see near Church of Saint Irene?
Church of Panagia Kapnikarea (92 m), MS Roof Garden (179 m) and Ermou Street (210 m).
Source: Wikipedia