The story of the Agios Konstantinos and Eleni Church in Glyfada dates from the distant past of the 1930s when the area was covered in pine trees, a small stone chapel and a large temple opposite it, both dedicated to the memory of Saints (Agios) Constantine and Helen (Constantine the Great was an emperor of Byzantium and Saint Helen was his mother).
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http://www.agioskonstantinosglyfadas.grAthenian provinces in the south such as Elliniko, Glyfada, Voula, etc. see heavier traffic during the summer months, as many city dwellers make their way down to enjoy the beaches and nightlife under the stars. more
On Poseidonos Avenue in Glyfada, you can visit the holy cathedral of Agios Konstantinos and Eleni Church (Saints Constantine and Helen). more
The Metropolitan Cathedral (or Mitropolis) is the largest and most important greek orthodox church in Athens. Seventy-two older churches were demolished for the construction of th... more
The church is dedicated to Saint Dimitrios and took the name "Loubardiaris" because around 1650, a thunder bolt hit the Turkish garrison commander, Yusuf Aga, who had installed a ... more
The original Church of the Holy Trinity (Triada) of Piraeus was founded in 1839 by the first Mayor of Piraeus, Kyriakos Serphiotis, on a plot of land belonging to Agios Spyridon. ... more
At the top of Lycabettus Hill is the Church of Agios Georgios (Saint George). It is a remarkable whitewashed chapel that dates back to around the 1800s. It is built on the same sp... more
The first formation of the church "Estavromenos" of Aigaleo was constructed in 1934 and it was a rough building that looked like a parapet. The next year, a simple basilica was re... more
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Choose your packageFor over 20 years Vazeos Limousines has been providing chauffeur services with professionalism and sophistication. Once located on the picturesque island of Santorini, the company has also been offering itself with success in the capital of Greece more
The Hellenic Jockey Club, the oldest equestrian club in Athens has been in operation since 1931 with the intention to introduce and promote the sport of horseback riding to the public. Situated in the suburb of Marousi 13km northeast of Athens, the more
Ms. Ioanna Vandorou is very famous in the area of "hagiography" (def. "a biography of a saint or an ecclesiastical leader") and can create an icon both for you and for those you love. All of them are handmade with hagiography dusts, gold leaves of more
The Regency Casino Mont Parnes opened its doors to the public on February 5th, 1971. It was the first casino opened in Greece - known as Casino of Parnitha or Casino Mont Parnes. It features more than 50 tables where one can play Blackjack, Roulette more
The Adventure Park is a space of recreation in the forest that organizes independent activities that relate with nature itself. Visitors choose to fly from tree to tree, at a height of 15 meters, along with higher safety professional equipment. more
"To Tzante" is a urban snack bar chain since 1971 which offers high-quality ingredients, delicious pies with cheese and sandwiches. Sample the popular "kaseropita" (def. "kaiser cheese pie"), delicious "peinirli" or double sausages. more
