Dormition of the Mother of God

Dormition of the Mother of God is a church in , . Dormition of the Mother of God is situated near the church , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Parthenon and Erechtheion.

Photo: Elena Tatiana Chis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The is a former temple on the , Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the is considered an enduring symbol of ancient Greece, Western civilisation, and democracy. is situated 230 metres south of Dormition of the Mother of God.

Photo: Chepry, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The or Temple of Athena Polias is an ancient Greek Ionic temple, on the north side of the , , that was primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena. is situated 170 metres south of Dormition of the Mother of God.

Peak
Photo: ajbear, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The was a principal council of ancient Athens, later serving mainly as a judicial body responsible for cases of homicide, wounding, and certain religious offenses.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Anafiotika and Plaka.

Neighborhood
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a scenic tiny neighborhood of the center of , part of the old historical neighborhood called . It lies on the northeast side of the .

Quarter
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of , clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the , and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture.

Neighborhood
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a flea market neighborhood in the old town of , , and is one of the main shopping districts in Athens. The area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in Athens and for bargain shopping.

Dormition of the Mother of God

Latitude
37.9735° or 37° 58′ 25″ north
Longitude
23.72716° or 23° 43′ 38″ east
Wheelchair access
no
Open location code
8G95XPFG+9V
Open­Street­Map ID
way 207950871
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map attribute
denomination=­greek_orthodox
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
© Stadia Maps, Airbus DS, CNES, PlanetObserver, and Copernicus

In Other Languages

“Dormition of the Mother of God” goes by many names.
  • Greek: “Ναός Κοιμήσεως Θεοτόκου (Χρυσοκαστριώτισσα)”

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “Dormition of the Mother of God”.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: St. Spyridon and Shaded view of a Roman agora.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Κλεψύδρα and Διατηρητέο νεοκλασσικό.

Greece: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Athens and Thessaloniki.

Curious Churches to Discover

Uncover intriguing churches from every corner of the globe.