Agia Irini Church

St Irene - Patron of Peace & Policemen

One thing Greece is not short of is churches. The 19th century Church of Agia Irini was Athen’s first cathedral and King Otto, the first king of Greece, was crowned here in 1835. Ultimately it was not...

Exceptional temple of worship

In the optimism following Independence from the Moslem Ottomans there was a concerted programme of church building. This great construct was started in the mid 1840s and the interior was finalised in ...

Pretty and calm oasis in middle of city

Calm oasis in a bustling area of Athens filled with bars and cafes. Nice place to find respite from the buzz.

Nice church

Nice old church It deserves to visit it if you have a car The sister was mad when I asked her to return me the rest of 10€ which I bought some candles I like the church

Lovely church

Lovely church in an old area currently undergoing a lot of upgrading and rejuvenation with some good restaurants and cafes nearby.