Church of Agios Mathaios Sinaites
Church of Agios Mathaios Sinaites
Church of Agios Mathaios Sinaites
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ANGELO V
Milan, Italy4,824 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
This church was built in the early 17th century, on the site of an earlier Byzantine church that was destroyed by an earthquake.
This church houses a collection of icons, including major works of the Cretan school.
Unfortunately, there is no descriptions / explanations for these treasures.
This is a real gem off the beaten path.
This church houses a collection of icons, including major works of the Cretan school.
Unfortunately, there is no descriptions / explanations for these treasures.
This is a real gem off the beaten path.
Written 26 October 2023
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GRTraveller
Basel, Switzerland783 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
Definately worth a visit this church. Is in the city centre near the Agios Minas Church. So peaceful place.
Written 8 July 2018
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AnnaMarkodi
Southampton, UK75 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
Not the easiest church to fond in the labyrinthine streets of Heraklion old town but well worth the effort. In fact there are three churches in one! This means that under the same roof there are three separate altars dedicated to three saints. But overall the church is known as Saint Matthew's.
Written 9 February 2018
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Scott8147
The Villages, FL3,470 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
The Orthodox Church of Agios Mattheos (St. Matthew) of Sinai was built in 1508 on the ruins of an earlier Byzantine church. This was the main Christian temple after the conquest of Crete by the Turks.
Today there is an exhibition of icons which includes important works of the famous Cretan School of Iconography (Venetian Era),
Very beautiful and worth the effort.
Today there is an exhibition of icons which includes important works of the famous Cretan School of Iconography (Venetian Era),
Very beautiful and worth the effort.
Written 9 June 2018
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stahljil
Eagan, MN91 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
You'll be walking into history, and see this on a walking tour with Urban Adventures - you'll see where some very influential people are laid to rest, as well as the beautiful art work within. Find out how they called you to church when it was not allowed!! A definite must see, not the big one, but so quiet and peaceful.
Written 28 May 2017
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Mathew H
5 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
This is a hidden secret. Most of the churches you will see in Heraklion are large and flashy. This is pretty small but it has huge atmosphere! You step back in time here and are unlikely to see another tourist!
Written 18 January 2017
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