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The basilica at Leptis Magna, built by the Septimius Severus a century later in about 216 is a notable 3rd century AD example of the traditional type, most notable among the works influenced by the Basilica Ulpia. [2] [3] The basilica at Leptis was built mainly of limestone ashlar, but the apses at either end were only limestone in the outer ...
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The building was restored after 1956 and ever since functions as a public art gallery. [1] It is one of the few Roman Catholic churches still standing in Cretan cities and towns. [2] Architecturally-wise it is a three-aisled basilica church with an elevated central nave. It has a portico in its entrance in the western façade.
Cathedrals of the Roman Catholic Church in Greece (Diocese in brackets): [1] Cathedral Basilica of St. Dionysious in Athens ; Cathedral of St. Nicolaos in Chios ; Cathedral of St. Jacob (or James) and Christopher in Corfu (Corfu, Zakynthos, and Cephalonia) Cathedral of the Assumption in Chania
The Church of Saint Demetrius, or Hagios Demetrios (Greek: Άγιος Δημήτριος), is the main sanctuary dedicated to Saint Demetrius, the patron saint of Thessaloniki (in Central Macedonia, Greece), dating from a time when it was the second largest city of the Byzantine Empire.
[1] [2] Achillios had lived in the early 4th century and been the city's metropolitan bishop for 35 years. [1] The structure is located on the top of the Frourio Hill, the city's acropolis, between the First Ancient Theatre and the later, Ottoman-era Bedesten. [1] It is a typical three-aisled basilica with a narthex and exonarthex.
The Hagia Sophia (Greek: Ἁγία Σοφία, Holy Wisdom) is a church located in Thessaloniki, Greece.With its current structure dating from the 7th century, it is one of the oldest churches in the city still standing today.
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Dionysius the Areopagite is the main Roman Catholic church of Athens, Greece, and the seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Athens. It is located in central Athens, at the junction of Panepistimiou Avenue with Omirou Street and is dedicated to Saint Dionysius the Areopagite , disciple of the Apostle Saint Paul ...