Another post-Byzantine monument of exceptional beauty in Thessaloniki is the “Panagouda” church. Its history is identical to that of St. Athanasios church which I specifically relate to, make sure to check out that article as well. Therefore, I feel also a personal connection to the “Panagouda” church, which is dedicated to the Nativity of the Mother of God, a feast celebrated on September 8. It owns a miraculous icon of the Virgin and the Holy Child, called “Gorgoepikoos” (She who hears quickly).
The monument burnt down in a fire back in 1817. Within a year a new edifice was built. “Panagouda” was the center of a Christian neighborhood during the Ottoman times. It has been suggested that the older structure was likely a Byzantine monastery church. The interior is awesome and has some gorgeous icons. Particularly beautiful is the small dome with the depictions of Christ “Pantokrator” (Almighty) and the Apostles. The neoclassical bell tower is attached to a nearby school!
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What makes this church unique are the neo-gothic pointed arches and the luminous stained-glass windows, which depict Saints and biblical scenes.
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The iconostasis is just incredible! Pay attention to the dragons beneath the Cross on the top, they allude to the story of Prophet Jonah...
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The church itself is dated to ca. 1300. The masonry and arrangement of the exterior are some of the most beautiful in the entire city.
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The current edifice was built in 1727. On the same site, there had been a 12th-c. Byzantine monastery, also dedicated to the Virgin that burnt down around 1690.
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The building was perhaps built in the middle or in the second half of the 14th century. That period was characterized by unprecedented artistic flourishing in the city.
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"Gorilas" in Thessaloniki is run by an expert, world-class bartender, so you know the drinks are tantalizing for the senses. Also: don't miss the brunch!
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"Massalia stin Thessaloniki" quickly became the talk of the town in 2014 when it opened. Today, this restaurant systematically exceeds my expectations.
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