Church of the Nativity of Christ Christokopidi

Church of the Nativity of Christ Christokopidi is a church in , . Church of the Nativity of Christ Christokopidi is situated near the synagogue , as well as near the theater building .
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  • Type: Church
  • Denomination: Greek Orthodox
  • Description: church building in Athens Municipality, Greece
  • Also known as: “Gennisi Christou” and “Γέννηση Χριστού”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Parthenon and Temple of Hephaestus.

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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 720 metres south of Church of the Nativity of Christ Christokopidi.

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The or Hephaisteion, is a well-preserved Greek temple dedicated to Hephaestus; it remains standing largely intact today. It is a Doric peripteral temple, and is located at the north-west side of the Agora of Athens, on top of the Agoraios Kolonos hill. is situated 320 metres southwest of Church of the Nativity of Christ Christokopidi.

Archaeological site
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The or Painted Portico was a Doric erected around 460 BC on the north side of the Ancient Agora of Athens. It was one of the most famous sites in ancient Athens, owing its fame to the paintings and war-booty displayed within it and to its association with ancient Greek philosophy, especially Stoicism. is situated 180 metres southwest of Church of the Nativity of Christ Christokopidi.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Psyri and Monastiraki.

Neighborhood
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or Psiri or Psyrri or Psirri is a gentrified neighbourhood in , , today known for its restaurants, bars, live music tavernas, and small number of hotels.

Neighborhood
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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.

Neighborhood
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Kerameikos, also known by its Latinized form Ceramicus, is an area of , Greece, located to the northwest of the Acropolis, which includes an extensive area both within and outside the ancient city walls, on both sides of the Dipylon Gate and by the banks of the Eridanos River.

Church of the Nativity of Christ Christokopidi

Latitude
37.97765° or 37° 58′ 40″ north
Longitude
23.72391° or 23° 43′ 26″ east
Wheelchair access
no
Open location code
8G95XPHF+3H
Open­Street­Map ID
way 82043193
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map attribute
denomination=­greek_orthodox
Wiki­data ID
Q110147666
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In Other Languages

“Church of the Nativity of Christ Christokopidi” goes by many names.
  • Greek: “Ναός Γεννήσεως Χριστού Χριστοκοπίδη”

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