Church of Agios Nikolaos Ragavas
The church of Agios Nikolaos Ragavas is located in Plaka, close to the Anafiotika neighborhood. Built in the 11th century, it is one of the major monuments from that era. Based on the simple four-aisled, cross-in-square design, the church is topped with a small octagonal dome of the Athenian era. Originally belonging to a Byzantine family named Ragavis. The church became derelict during the Revolution of 1821, but was eventually rebuilt using the original materials. Since then, it has undergone... διαβάστε περισσότερα
The Dafni Monastery
Situated at the edge of the Haidari parkland, the Dafni Monastery is said to have been built at the site of the ancient temple of Apollo Dafnaios. Fortified and surrounded by high defensive walls, only two entrances lead to the perivolos, where the Monastery's main church is located, the imposing “Katholikon.” Other structures, including the monks' chambers and the dining room, are also located here. Like most of Athens’ Byzantine buildings, the monastery’s Katholikon dates from the 11th... διαβάστε περισσότερα