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The Byzantine church of Saint George in Episkopi (Ierapetra) was built in the 11th century. Originally there was only one nave dedicated to this saint. In the 16th century a second nave dedicated to Saint Haralambos was added.

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The Church of Saint George (Agios Georgios) in Kournas was built in the 12th century. It originally had three naves and a narthex. In the 19th century, the narthex was demolished, the interior was remodelled into two naves and the tower was erected between them.

Prespa is a rural area of natural beauty with a quaintlake and important history. This region's long history is evidenced by the archaeological sites found on the island of Golem Grad, as well as by the medieval churches and monasteries scattered around Prespa. Island Ail in Prespa Lake was the first capital center of the rule of Tsar Samuel on the territory of Macedonia.

The cemetery church of Saint George (Agios Georgios) in Opsigias is a 15th-century temple with an artistic doorway.