Monasteries · Heraklion Prefecture

Saints George and Constantine Church at Pirgos

Rating: 4.5

century: XIII

frescoes: 1314

km · Mires: 24

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Saints George and Constantine Church at Pirgos 2

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exquisite frescoes of Saint George

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Directions Buses to here (Demati)

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The village Pirgos at province Monofatsi hosts a two aisled church dedicated to St. Constantine and Helen, and St.

George. The aisle of Saint George bears exquisite frescoes dating back from the 13th century, depicting mainly the life of Saint George.

The aisle of Saint Constantine and Helen depicts scenes from the life of Saint Constantine and an inscription mentions the name of the founder of the aisle (Georgios Pahnoutis) and the date 1314.

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