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Greece - Kalamata, Ypapanti cathedral

The Ypapanti Cathedral was built between 1860 and 1873 in order to accommodate an icon of Virgin Mary, which was found under the remains of an older church build in the same area. The church is officialle named Ypapanti tou Sotiros (Presentation of the Savior). The church was consecrated in 1873. The church is a cross-in-square with a dome and represents an interesting example of the neoclassical style.

On the location of the current church there was a Byzantine temple, which was destroyed by the Turkalbans in 1770. The later built churches were destroyed many times after that, either by intruders and a couple of times by earthquakes. The last time was by the big earthquake of Kalamata in 1986.

Nowadays the Ypapanti cathedral is completely restored and accessible again, offering some uniquely beautiful icons - the most prominent of Virgin Mary - and an amazing iconostase.
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48 comments

Nouchetdu38 said:

This Greek Orthodox church is as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside!!!!
Thanks for sharing*****
5 months ago

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

Excellent colour contrast between building and sky..
5 months ago

Günter Diel said:

Sehr schön gezeigt! Gruß Günter
5 months ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle said:

Another great cathedra here. Why post one view when you can post six! Well done.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb
5 months ago

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbes images !
HFF Jaap !
5 months ago ( translate )

Gudrun said:

A beautiful church that fits into its surroundings- HFF and a good weekend!
5 months ago

Annemarie said:

most beautiful...............

Happy Friday
5 months ago

Loose_Grip/Pete said:

Between earthquakes & intruders it's a dangerous place! Great capture.
HFF Jaap. Enjoy the weekend.
5 months ago ( translate )

Denis Croissant said:

Dazzling interior shots and the blue sky and yellow architecture gives this a Summer feel, have a good weekend Jaap!
5 months ago

Xata said:

Another one to discover through your photos, HFF Jaap
5 months ago

Fred Fouarge said:

HFF--Jaap een palijs
5 months ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Such a beautiful church externally with a lavish interiour,
Superb images Jaap, HFF and a good weekend
5 months ago

Patrick Brandy said:

L'architecture est belle mais l'intérieur est splendide merci pour l'info bonne journée.
5 months ago ( translate )

David G Johnson said:

Brilliant work Jaap'.. plenty pips' and a good write up ,.. Have a good weekend - keep well and a HFF from Dj..
5 months ago

Percy Schramm said:

Beutiful capture of this impressive cathedral. And fine PiPs too. HFF, wish you a nice weekend, Jaap !
5 months ago