The Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens aka Metropolis (Athens, Greece)
Known to the locals as Metropolis, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens is a stunning sight, sitting in the center of Athens. You may want to snap a picture and move along, stare at it's facade or go the whole hog and see what lurks inside!
The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Annunciation (Greek: Καθεδρικός Ναός Ευαγγελισμού της Θεοτόκου) popularly known as the Mētrópolis, is the cathedral church of the Archbishopric of Athens and all Greece.
Construction of the Cathedral began on Christmas Day, 1842 with the laying of the cornerstone by King Otto and Queen Amalia.
Workers used marble from 72 demolished churches to build the Cathedral's immense walls. Three architects and 20 years later, it was complete. On May 21, 1862, the completed Cathedral was dedicated to the Annunciation of the Mother of God '(Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου)' by the King and Queen. The Cathedral is a three-aisled, domed basilica that measures 130 feet (40 m) long, 65 feet (20 m) wide, and 80 feet (24 m) high. Inside are the tombs of two saints killed by the Ottoman Turks during the Ottoman period: Saint Philothei and Patriarch Gregory V.
Saint Philothei built a convent, was martyred in 1559, and her bones are still visible in a silver reliquary. She is honored for ransoming Greek women enslaved in Ottoman Empire's harems.
Gregory V the Ethnomartyr, Patriarch of Constantinople, was hanged by order of Sultan Mahmud II and his body thrown into the Bosphorus in 1821, in retaliation for the Greek uprising on March 25, leading to the Greek War of Independence. His body was rescued by Greek sailors and eventually enshrined in Athens.
To the immediate south of the Cathedral is the little Church of St. Eleftherios also called the Little Mitropoli.
In the Square in front of the Cathedral stand two statues. The first is that of Saint Constantine XI the Ethnomartyr, the last Byzantine Emperor. The second is a statue of Archbishop Damaskinos who was Archbishop of Athens during World War II and was Regent for King George II and Prime Minister of Greece in 1946.
The Metropolitan Cathedral remains a major landmark in Athens and the site of important ceremonies with national political figures present, as well as weddings and funerals of the rich and famous.
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Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens
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This awesome virtual reality 360 degree VR tour video (VR Walk), shot on a journey to Athens city and its main attractions and sights like Metropolitan Cathedral of the Annunciation (Greek: Καθεδρικός Ναός Ευαγγελισμού της Θεοτόκου) popularly known as the Mētrópolis. Video filmed on camera Samsung Gear 360 (which is similar in quality to the Nikon Keymission 360 camera). This tour can be viewed perfectly on any smartphone, iPhone or Samsung Galaxy.
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The largest and most important Orthodox church in Athens was completed in 1862 and now serves as the seat of the Bishop of Athens. Important political ceremonies, as well as weddings and funerals, take place here. The body is richly decorated with vivid Byzantine-style frescoes. Also, there are tombs of two saints killed by Ottoman Turks.
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Athens is the capital of Greece. It was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. The city is still dominated by 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel topped with ancient buildings like the colonnaded Parthenon temple. The Acropolis Museum, along with the National Archaeological Museum, preserves sculptures, vases, jewelry and more from Ancient Greece.
Greece is a country in southeastern Europe with thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. Influential in ancient times, it's often called the cradle of Western civilization. Athens, its capital, retains landmarks including the 5th-century B.C. Acropolis citadel with the Parthenon temple. Greece is also known for its beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the party resorts of Mykonos.
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In this video is presented Mitropoleos Square.
This square is 350 meters from Syntagma Square .
That is naturally where the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens
is found . As well as Agios Eleftherios church (Panagia Gorgoepikoos).
Following Pandrosou Street after the square is the area of Monastiraki.
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ATHENS City Tour / Top 20 Sights To See / Greece
Athens Greece City Tour. This video presents the Top 20 Sights to see and things to do in Athens during your visit.
In random order:
20. Lycabettus Hill - best place for breathtaking panoramic views of Athens. / Alternative option is Filopappou Hill /
19. National Library
18. Athens University
17. Academy of Athens
16. Syntagma Square - located in front of the Parliament, it's the central place where many actions take place.
15. The Greek Parliament - it's interesting to see the change of guards at 11am.
14. The National Garden - located close to the Parliament, it's a green oasis, nice place for walk and relax.
13. Anafiotika - it's a scenic tiny neighborhood of Athens, part of the old historical neighborhood Plaka. It resembles a Greek island.
12. Metropolitan Cathedral
11. Ermou Street - high street shopping area
10. Panaghia Kapnikarea Church - the Greek Orthodox church is one of the oldest temples in Athens. Located on Ermou Str.
9. Monastiraki and the flea market - a shopping area with many restaurants, cafes and shops.
8. Plaka - located at the foot of Acropolis, it's oldest neighborhood in Athens. Area with many restaurants, shops, graffiti streets. Also some of the arhaeological sights are situated here.
7. Arch of Hadrian
6. Temple of Zeus
5. New Acropolis Museum - opened to the public in 2009, nearly 4000 objects are exhibited over an area of 14,000 sq.m.
4. Roman Agora - built between 19-11 BC
3. Hadrian's Library - founded 132 AD
2. Ancient Agora with the Temple of Hephaestus and Stoa of Attalos, founded 6th century BC
1. Acropolis with the Parthenon, Erechtheion and Herodus Atticus Odeon.
***Other must-visit places that are not included in this video, but definitely worth visiting are the National archaeological museum of Athens, founded in the end of the 19th century and devoted to ancient Greek art, and the The Panathenaic Stadium , where were held the first modern Olympics in 1896 .(Sorry for omitting them!)
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