Church of Theotokos Gorgoepikoos & St. Eleftherios (Athens)

Greece / Attiki / Athens
 byzantine, interesting place, 13th century construction, Greek Orthodox Church
A small, byzantine church, which is dedicated to Virgin Mary (Theotokos) "Gorgoepikoos" (feast on October 1st) and Saint Eleftherius of Illyria (feast on December 15th). It is also known as "Mikri Mitropoli", which in greek means "small cathedral". It is located at Metropolis square, next to the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens. It was built by the bishop of Athens, Michael Choniates, at the start of 13th century. But, according to other historians, the church built at 12th, 11th or 8th century.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agios_Eleftherios_Church,_Athens
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Coordinates:   37°58'30"N   23°43'48"E

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