Viator
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Byzantine And Ottoman Athens Tour
It is a comprehensive visit to Plaka offering a guided tour to important monuments and landmarks related to the Byzantine and Ottoman periods of Athens, both of which gave Athens its modern identity. We visit Byzantine Churches and historical landmarks on the streets of Athens . We see and speak about frescoes and icons. There is an option that we visit a monastery in the middle of the capital. There is an option to vist the Smyrna Refugees landmarks in Piraeus. In this case we visit less churches in Plaka. The tour is suitable for people who like to walk and want to learn new cultures, or are accustomed to the Ottoman and Christian interaction. Τhe tour comprises entrance to relevant museums (no added cost)
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 19 of 20 stops have map coordinates.
Route is approximate — 🚗 road, 🚶 walk, or ⛵ sea between the selected stops.
- 1
Monastiraki
The story of the mosque and the monastery existed in the 10nth century
15 min - 2
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens
We will talk about the architecture, the story of the church, and the life and deeds of two martyrs. We will visit the heirloom
10 minAdmission not included - 3
Mansion Benizelou
Visit the mansion and see the architecture and operation of each part of it. Alms are welcomed
10 minAdmission not included - 4
Herakleidon Museum
Its story and architecture
10 min - 5
Ekklisia Agios Nikolaos Ragkava
The Byzantine architecture, the interior of the church, secret stories about famous byzantine personalities, the role of women in Byzantium, an iconic item
10 min - 6
Gate of Medrese
Pass byThe story of the monument
- 7
Church of St. Mary Pantanassa
The story, the architecture and a special link to a personality discussed in the tour
10 min - 8
Church of Kapnikarea
The story, the architecture, the wall paintings, and the frescoes of the church
15 min - 9
Holy Church Of Saint Irene
The medieval architecture, special wall paintings at the interior, the church's role in the Greek Revolution.
10 min - 10
Herakleidon Museum
The church's role in the Greek Revolution. The cell of a famous writer, and the greek-ottoman culture
10 min - 11
Herakleidon Museum
Pass byThe story of a lost neighborhood, its culture
- 12
The Bathhouse of the Winds
Pass byThe importance of baths in art and history
- 13
Herakleidon Museum
The Byzantine Architecture, the special icons and wall paintings at the interior, the link of the church with the Orthodox Tradition
10 min - 14
Herakleidon Museum
See it and discuss it as a place of torture. No entrance unless asked
10 min - 15
Little Metropolis
Its masonry and the church's important story in Byzantine times
10 min - 16
Herakleidon Museum
The most ancient street in Europe and its attractions
10 min - 17
St. Marina Church
A secret baptistery
20 min - 18
Melina Mercuri Museum and Cultural Centre
We visit the museum of Karagiozis
10 min - 19
Kolokotroni Statue
The life story of a hero and the craft of its statue
10 min - 20
Statue of Constantine XI Palaiologos
The life story of the last Emperor of the Byzantine Empire
10 min
Tour options
Byzantine and Ottoman Athens Tour
20th century
MORE SIGHTS: We will visit The Rebetis Bridge and the Lipasmata Park in Piraeus.For keen walkers
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