An architectural detail of a cross on the apex of the Church of Panagia Paraportiani in Mykonos

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An architectural detail of a cross on the apex of the Church of Panagia Paraportiani in Mykonos. The Church of Panagia Paraportiani (Greek: Εκκλησία της Παναγίας της Παραπορτιανής) is situated in the neighbourhood of Kastro, in the town of Chora (Mykonos Town). Its name literally means "Our Lady of the Side Gate" in Greek, as its entrance was found in the side gate of the entrance to the Kastro area. The building of this church started in 1425 and was not completed until the 17th century. This impressive, whitewashed church actually consists of five separate churches attached all together: the four churches (dedicated to Saint Eustathios, Saint Sozon, Saints Anargyroi and Saint Anastasia) are all on the ground and constitute the base of the fifth church that has been built on top of them.

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Size: 2424px × 3621px
Location: Mykonos, Greece
Photo credit: © Af8images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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