Built in the 11th century, the church of Agios Nikolaos Ragavas in Plaka is based on the simple four-aisled, cross-in-square design.

Known to Athenians as the Russian Church, the Holy Church of Lykodemos Sotira is one of the oldest Byzantine churches in Athens, and also the largest.

Located on Monastiraki Square, the Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, or Pantanassa, was once called the Great Monastery, and today is known commonly as Monastiraki.

Built sometime in the 11th or 12th century, the original structure of this church was almost entirely destroyed during the Revolution of 1821.

The 12th-century church of the Virgin Mary Gorgoepikoos is also known to Athenians as Agios Eleftherios, or the small cathedral.

The Church of Our Lady Chrysopolitissa on Eolou Street is one of Athens’ most historically relevant churches.

Built in the 12th century, this vaulted basilica was nearly destroyed during the Revolution of 1821.

On Veikou Street in Galatsi stands the elegant Church of St. George, widely known as Omorfoklissia, or ‘the beautiful church’

Kapnikarea Church stands out as a major landmark in Athens’ Byzantine past.