Athina in Kentrikos Tomeas Athinon, Attica, Greece — Ελλάδα (Southeastern Europe, Balkan Peninsula)
Church of the Holy Apostles (ca. A.D. 1000)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 19, 2018
1. Church of the Holy Apostles (ca. A.D. 1000) Marker
(Text in Greek on the left side. To read it enlarge the marker image.)
English:
It is situated partly over the Nymphaion (2nd cent. A.D.). The original floor-plan of the church was that of a cross, with apses on the four sides and a narthex on the west side. Four columns supported the dome. The altar and the floor were of marble. The disposition of tiles on the outer walls show "Cufic" decorative patterns of eastern origin. Four buildings phases are recognized, from the repairs and reconstructions over the years. Among the many midiaeval monuments known to have existed in the Agora, it is the only one preserved. It was restored to its original form in 1954-1957. The few surviving wall-paintings in the central aisle are of the 17th cent. Wall-paintings from other nearby churches have been placed elsewhere in the church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Man-Made Features.
Location. 37° 58.444′ N, 23° 43.429′ E. Marker is in Athina, Attica
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Library of Pantainos (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Stoa of Attalos (159-138 B.C.) (about 120 meters away); Water Clock (about 150 meters away); Odeion of Agrippa and Gymnasium or "Palace of the Giants" (about 150 meters away); The Area South of the Ancient Agora (about 180 meters away); The House on Panos Street (about 180 meters away); Areopagus Hill (about 210 meters away); The East Side of the Ancient Agora and the Stoa of Attalos (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athina.
More about this marker. The Church of the Holy Apostles is located in the southeast corner of the Ancient Agora site. The street intersection (above) is near the entrance to the archaeological site.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 19, 2018
2. Church of the Holy Apostles and Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 19, 2018
3. Church of the Holy Apostles
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 19, 2018
4. Wall paintings in the Church of the Holy Apostles
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 19, 2018
5. Wall paintings in the Church of the Holy Apostles
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 11, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
