Byzantine Chapel of Saint Catherine

Byzantine Chapel of Saint Catherine is a museum in , , . Access is restricted and requires permission. Byzantine Chapel of Saint Catherine is situated near the archaeological site , as well as near .
  • Access is restricted and requires permission.
  • Type: Museum
  • Address: Διδυμότειχο, 68300

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Castle of Didymoteichon and Bayezid Mosque.

Castle
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The Didymoteicho Fortress or Castle, is an ancient and medieval hilltop citadel complex in the town of , Thrace, . It has been an important landmark since ancient times due to the strong fortification surrounding it. is situated 130 metres west of Byzantine Chapel of Saint Catherine.

Museum
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The Çelebi Sultan Mehmed Mosque, also known as the and the Great Mosque, is a former in , in the East Macedonia and Thrace region, in the far northeast of . is situated 390 metres east of Byzantine Chapel of Saint Catherine.

Archaeological site
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The Oruç Pasha Hamam, also known as the Bath of Whispers or the Baths of Love is an Ottoman bath dating from around 1398-1399 near the banks of the river, in , northern . is situated 460 metres south of Byzantine Chapel of Saint Catherine.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Didymoteicho and Ellinochori.

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is a city in with about 8,500 inhabitants.

Village
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is a village in the northeastern part of the in . is part of the municipality of . It is situated on the left bank of the river , northwest of the centre of Didymoteicho. is situated 3½ km northwest of Byzantine Chapel of Saint Catherine.

Village
is a village of regional unit in , part of the municipality . It is located 5 km east of Didymoteicho. Its population according to the 2021 census was 316. is situated 4½ km east of Byzantine Chapel of Saint Catherine.

Byzantine Chapel of Saint Catherine

Latitude
41.35042° or 41° 21′ 2″ north
Longitude
26.48936° or 26° 29′ 22″ east
Established
14th century
Open location code
8GH89F2Q+5P
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1547542845
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­chapel
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­church
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­museum
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In Other Languages

“Byzantine Chapel of Saint Catherine” goes by many names.
  • Greek: “Βυζαντινό Παρεκκλήσιο Αγίας Αικατερίνης”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Forty Chambers and Castle of Didymoteichon.

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Places to explore: Tower of Vasilopoula and King Charles XII’s Clock Tower.

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