All religious buildings to visit in Greece

Step into the sacred spaces of 4 religious buildings in Greece. These structures offer a glimpse into the architectural and spiritual heritage of various faiths.

Are you fascinated by religious architecture and history? Here are the must-see religious buildings in Greece:

  1. Temple of Olympian Zeus1

    Temple of Olympian Zeus

     Athens
    The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion, is a significant historical site located at the foot of the Acropolis in Athens. This vast temple, of Corinthian order, is a testament to the rich history and architectural prowess of ancient Greece. Today, only fifteen columns of the original structure remain, but these still offer a glimpse into the grandeur of the past.
  2. Ágora Romana2

    Ágora Romana

     Athens
    The Roman Agora, an ancient public square in Athens, is a significant historical site that offers a glimpse into the city's past under Roman rule. It is conveniently located a bit east of the original Agora and north of the Acropolis, in the current Plaka neighborhood, near Monastiraki square. This location makes it easily accessible for tourists exploring the city.
  3. Byzantine and Christian Museum3

    Byzantine and Christian Museum

     Athens
    The Byzantine and Christian Museum is a museum in Athens that is located in the former Villa Ilissia that displays Christian art dating back to the third century. There are about 25,000 items, including sculptures, paintings, mosaics, frescoes and icons.
  4. Museum of Byzantine Culture4

    Museum of Byzantine Culture

     Thessaloniki
    The Museum of Byzantine Culture is a history museum in Thessaloniki with a collection of objects from the 2nd to the 20th century, mostly consisting of coins, seals and small artifacts, but also sculptures and icons, all from Thessaloniki and Macedonia, from churches, private houses and cemeteries.