Omorfoklissia (St. George)

On Veikou Street in Galatsi stands the elegant Church of St. George, widely known as Omorfoklissia, or ‘the beautiful church’. When viewed from the east, the church’s two arcades and chapel are clearly visible.

Its Athenian-style dome and brick-enclosed masonry date back to the late 12th century, according to modern research.

Both church and chapel are decorated with 13th-century frescoes, indicative of the artistic renaissance occurring at that time.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Information
Address: Church of St. George Omorfokklisias Galatsi
Area: Athens

More Churches & Monasteries

Saint Demetrius Bombardier Aeropagiti Athens

St. Demetrius the Bombardier

Athens

Dedicated to St. Demetrius the Bombardier, this small church lies on the Dionysiou Areopagiti pedestrian area at the foot of Philopappos Hill....

Kapnikarea church Athens landmark

Kapnikarea

Athens

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

Agios, Elissaios

Agios Elissaios

Athens, Monastiraki

This simple, single-aisle basilica on 14 Areos Street in Monastiraki was built in the mid-17th century on the gardens of a mansion owned by the Athenian Homatianos-Logothetis family....

Print Friendly, PDF & Email