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Agioi Apostoloi (Church in Ancient Agora)

Ancient Agora, Polignotou 13, 10555, Athens
Ancient Agora, Polignotou 13, 10555, Athens

Description

The church Agioi Apostoloi was built during 1000-1025 near the south entrance of Ancient Agora. It was the first significant church in Athens and was dedicated to Holy Apostles in remembrance of the teaching of Apostle Paul to the Athenians in 51 A.D.

Address Information

Ancient Agora, Polignotou 13
Thissio
10555
Athens
Attica, Greece
Greece
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Phone

+302103210185

+302103210185

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