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The Church of Panagia Eleoussa or Kyra Leoussa is a Byzantine temple in Chora, located under the Castle of Amorgos. It preserves important icons made by the Cretan school.

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The church of Panagia Kapnikarea is a small Byzantine church dating from the 11th century. It was erected on an old church of the 5th century, itself built on a Greek temple. The church now belongs to the University of Athens and is called "Church of the Sacred University".

Panagia Kassopitra is a medieval church dedicated to the patron saint of sailors.

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The Church of the Virgin Mary of Keras is a church with some of the most preserved frescoes of the Byzantine period. The exact date of the construction of the temple is unknown, but its oldest parts, the central nave and the vaulted dome were erected and painted in the 13th century. The church was rebuilt in 1722 by the Managaris family.

The church of Panagia Kera, near the village of Chromonastiri, was built in the 11th century. Later, a 15th century chapel was added to the original church. The church preserves frescoes from the 14th century.