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Panagia church at Alagni
Monasteries · Heraklion Prefecture

Panagia church at Alagni

Rating
4.3
century
XIII
km · Heraklion
19
on foot
15'
Heraklion
Panagia church at Alagni 2
Rare

Arkosolium attached to exterior wall

20 nearbyChurch of Zoodohos Pigi at Rouma, Church of Panagia at Rouma, Tholi Fort

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The Byzantine church of Panagia at Alagni has a particular cruciform architecture with a dome, while an arcosolium (Venetian tomb) is attached to its exterior wall. It dates back to the 13th century and was renovated in the 19th century.

Inside it does not have frescoes, although it is believed that it was once adorned. The church celebrates on September 8, as it is dedicated to the Nativity of Mary .

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