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In a corner of Greece, there is a church that is quite special. It is a small replica of The Agia Sophia of Istanbul. An impressive church built in 900 A.D. It is located in Patras and is real jewelry, The imposing temple of Pantokrator (the all mighty) which is considered an exact replica of Agia Sophia. If you are in the area, you should definitely visit this church. The small replica of Agia Sophia in Greece You may have been in Patras and even passed outside this particular church ...

In every corner of Greece, you will find churches, monasteries and smaller or larger temples. In islands or mountain villages especially, many churches have been founded in honour of the Virgin Mary. Paros, surely, has one of the most impressive ones. The church with the... 100 doors. Panagia Ekatontapyliani. The legend of the 99 obvious gates and the 1 that is hidden It is one of the oldest but also best preserved Christian temples. In addition to Ekatontapyliani, you'll hear it also called Katapoliani. But how did she get her ...