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Churches in Russian Bay

Russian Bay, Poros

⏱ 90 minutes

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About this experience

Churches in Russian Bay is a guided tour of the historic Orthodox churches and chapels clustered around the sheltered harbour of Russian Bay on Poros island. The activity focuses on the architectural and cultural heritage of the 19th-century religious buildings, including the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin and the small chapel of Agios Nikolaos. Visitors walk between the sites on foot, with commentary on the local maritime community that funded their construction.

What to expect

90-minute walking tour covering four churches and two roadside chapels within a 500-metre radius of the bay
Entry to the main church of the Assumption, including its carved wooden iconostasis and 19th-century frescoes
Stops at the chapel of Agios Nikolaos, built by sponge divers in 1872, with a view of the harbour from its terrace
Commentary on the role of the Russian naval fleet, which used the bay as a supply base in the 1830s and influenced local church design
Suitable for visitors with moderate mobility, as the route includes two short uphill sections with stone steps
Small group size of maximum 12 people, with the tour running at 10:00 and 16:00 daily from April to October