Agios Panteleimon stands as a testament to the rich historical tapestry of Thessaloniki. This late-Byzantine church, situated near the Arch of Galerius and the Rotunda, dates back to the late thirteenth or early fourteenth century. Originally part of the monastery of the Theotokos Peribleptos, its architecture showcases the cross-in-square design with a prominent central dome. … Read more
Thessaloniki carries more than twenty-three centuries of history in its streets, from a Macedonian foundation named for a princess to a modern Greek metropolis on the Thermaic Gulf. The city has served as a Roman provincial capital, an imperial seat under Galerius, the second city of Byzantium, an Ottoman port, and the largest Sephardic Jewish … Read more
Kaisariani Monastery on Mount Hymettus is a peaceful 11th-century Byzantine monastery wrapped in a beautiful pine forest just minutes from central Athens, with frescoes, a sacred spring and hiking trails. Add a green, historic escape to your trip with skip-the-line city sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This tranquil Byzantine retreat is a … Read more
Daphni Monastery near Athens is a UNESCO World Heritage Byzantine monastery famous for its dazzling 11th-century golden mosaics, crowned by the awe-inspiring Christ Pantocrator gazing down from the dome. See it alongside the city’s headline sights with skip-the-line tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for a glimpse of Byzantine glory. This masterpiece of Byzantine … Read more
The Benaki Museum of Greek Culture, set in central Athens, traces Greek civilisation from prehistory to the modern state across four floors of an elegant neoclassical mansion. See it alongside the city’s headline sights with combined-ticket tours and skip-the-line access from My Greece Tours for a fuller cultural visit. This rich private museum is a … Read more
Gardiki Castle Corfu is a 13th-century Byzantine fortress on the southwestern coast, the south’s only surviving medieval castle, distinctive for its octagonal plan and eight towers. Always open and free to visit, it makes an atmospheric stop. This guide covers its history, architecture, what to see and how to visit. Plan the whole trip with … Read more
Panagia Ekatontapyliani in Parikia is one of the oldest and best-preserved Byzantine churches in Greece, known as the Church of 100 Doors. Founded in the fourth century and rebuilt under Justinian, it is the protector church of Paros and the heart of the island’s faith. This guide covers its history, the legend of the hundredth … Read more