Athens, GR

Church of St Panteleimon of Acharnai

Church of Saint Panteleimon of Acharnai is one the largest Orthodox buildings in Athens.

About this building

It was built on the location of a former smaller church that housed a relic of St Panteleimon. Due to its scale, the construction lasted 50 years.

The building has a length of 63 metres and a width of 48 metres and can hold up to 10,000 people inside. Its impressive dome is almost equal in size to that of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. The windows, columns and floor made of marble enhance its beauty to an even greater degree. 

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Interior features

Other nearby buildings

Wikimedia Commons/GeorgeKokkos

Catholic Cathedral of Athens

The Catholic Cathedral of Athens was built between 1853 and 1865. It is dedicated to Dionysius the Areopagite, judge at the Areopagus Court of Athens, who lived in the first century and converted to Christianity. The building is constructed in the neo-Renaissance style according to the plans of the German architect Leo von Klenze, under the direction of Lysandre Kaftanzoglou. The façade facing the street is inspired by St. Boniface Abbey in Munich.

Beit Shalom Synagogue in Athens

The Beit Shalom Synagogue in Athens is a Sephardi synagogue built in the 1930s. This Neo-Classical brick building still serves as a synagogue.

Thumbnail

Why Religiana?

How is Religiana helping to conserve and promote Religious Heritage in Europe and why should you get involved?

Find out about Religiana
Thumbnail

Become a partner

Are you a tourism organisation or religious heritage sites manager? Discover the advantages of becoming a partner.

See current partners

Keep up to date

We can keep you up to date with the latest news from Religiana and religious heritage conservation across Europe.

Sign up to the FRH newsletter

Religiana is powered by the Future for Religious Heritage