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Greece - Athens, Metropolitan Cathedral of the Annunciation

The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Annunciation (Καθεδρικός Ναός Ευαγγελισμού της Θεοτόκου), popularly known as the Great Metropolis is the cathedral church of the Archbishopric of Athens and all of Greece.

On Christmas Day, 1842 Greek King Otto and Queen Amalia laid the the first cornerstone of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens and thus commenced its construction. Workers used marble from 72 demolished churches to build the cathedral's immense walls. Three architects and 20 years later, it was completed. On May 21, 1862, the cathedral was dedicated to the Annunciation of the Mother of God.

The cathedral is a three-aisled, domed basilica that measures 40 meters long, 20 meters wide and 24 meters high. It features two bell towers and an impressive dome. The interior of the church is decorated with numerous frescoes; the impressive iconostase dates from 1825.Inside are the tombs of two saints killed by the Ottoman Turks during the Ottoman period: Saint Philothei and Patriarch Gregory V.

The Cathedral is a significant landmark in the Greek Orthodox Church and remains the largest church in Athens. Today it is the main church in Athens and also serves as the archbishop's seat.
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Xata said:

HFF Jaap, fave for the last PIP
11 months ago

Annemarie said:

again beaiutiful.....and the pips show a wonderful interior
11 months ago

Annemarie said:

Happy Friday and coming weekend!
11 months ago

LotharW said:

Eine feine Serie mal wieder! HFF Jaap und ein schönes Wochenende
11 months ago ( translate )

David Slater (Spodde… said:

HFF Jaap and best wishes for the weekend.
11 months ago

Günter Klaus said:

Sehr schön hast du diese Kirche ins Bild gebracht lieber Jaap,prachtvoll mit dem blauen Himmel und auch deine Innenaufnahmen sind ganz toll geworden :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Tag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
11 months ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Impressive capture and great notes Jaap,
HFF and a good weekend!
11 months ago

Malik Raoulda said:

Remarquable série excellemment partagée.
HFF Jaap and Happy Friday
11 months ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

Great images of this ornate church, Jaap. HFF and best wishes for the weekend.
11 months ago

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbes images de cette belle cathédrale richement ornée à l'intérieur !
HFF et Bon weekend. Amitiés
11 months ago ( translate )

GrahamH said:

HFF Jaap. Thanks for the educative information and PiPs with details.
11 months ago

Diana Australis said:

The murals or tiles above the doors are most interesting details here, Jaap. The interiors are sumptuous.
I hope you have a top weekend
11 months ago

Patrick Brandy said:

Incroyable ses belles visites que tu fait merci pour l'info bonne journée.
11 months ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle said:

A good set of captures here where fences take a very definite second place! Well done.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb
11 months ago ( translate )

Walter 7.8.1956 said:

HFF und ein schönes Wochenende Jaap!
11 months ago ( translate )