Churches in Parikia
Parikia, Paros
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Churches in Parikia is a self-guided tour of the historic churches clustered in Parikia, the capital of Paros. This activity focuses on the Panagia Ekatontapiliani, a 4th-century Byzantine complex, alongside smaller chapels like Agios Nikolaos and Agia Anna. Visitors walk through centuries of religious architecture, from early Christian basilicas to post-Byzantine frescoes.
What to expect
- Visit the Panagia Ekatontapiliani, one of the oldest surviving Byzantine churches in Greece, with its 99 domes and marble iconostasis.
- Tour the adjacent Ecclesiastical Museum, housing icons, vestments, and manuscripts from the 16th to 19th centuries.
- Walk the short, flat route between churches, taking 1.5 to 2 hours at a relaxed pace, with no entry fees for most chapels.
- See the 17th-century Agios Nikolaos church, known for its carved wooden altar and Venetian-influenced bell tower.
- Suitable for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts, with informational plaques in Greek and English at major sites.
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