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Panayia Ekatondapiliani Cathedral

Central Square, Parikia 84400, Greece
30 22840 21-243
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Parikia
4.5 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Religious Sites
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San Francisco, California
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94 reviews 94 reviews
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70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

We made a one-day trip to Paros just to see this amazing church, one of the few with a legitimate claim to be one of the oldest in Christendom. Founded by Constantine in honor of and at the request of his mother, Helena, it was really built under Justinian by architects and engineers associated with the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

It's a very beautiful church! It's opened all day and the entrance is free(of course, because it's active) They allow to take pictures without flash.

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Paros, Greece
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Ekatontapyliani Church, bears such a long history, that definitely needs a guided tour - especially to the first-time visitor. This Byzantine church, from around 1200AD, built on an ancient Greek temple, has many legends and a quite complex architecture... If no tour is offered at the moment of your visit, get the little guide book by the church's shop (in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

I was lucky enough to visit the "Church with the 100 doors" during the Greek Easter and I have to say it was a memorable experience. An architectural jewel both inside and out. I would recommend getting a travel guide book as the history behind the church is quite fascinating. It is also centrally located in the main port of... More

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Heidelberg
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

A very old cathedral,very different from others. Made from marble.This cathedral itself is anarchaeological site.

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Fort Myers, FL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

We loved this Cathedral. Many great photo opportunities right in the center of town. A must see

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Jackson, California, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

Neat Orthodox Church full of beautiful icons and with 4th century baptistry

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Liverpool
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Liked it all, especially the ease of driving on empty roads.

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Havana, Cuba
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

This church is a must for the Island. It is not that impressive because of the size, but because of its history. This temple has to be from the first greek orthodox Cathedrals have ever been built and its name means, the Santa Maria with the 100 doors. My tip would be to visit it on a Sunday morning, when... More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
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Its not the size that is impressive, its actually small for cathedral standards, its the fact that the place was built 1,700 years ago!! Most countries didn't exist that long ago and this building was there...The guide said its called the church of a hundred doors because of its numerous doorways and arches, and something about a saint leaving a... More

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