The byzantine church of Porta Panagia, close to Pyli town, right next to Portaikos river, Trikala, Thessaly, Greece.
The church of Porta Panagia, close to Pyli town, right next to Portaikos river, Trikala, Thessaly, Greece. It dates back to 1264. The basilica of Porta Panagia was the catholic of the monastery of the Irresistible Theotokos and is dedicated to the Dormition of Theotokos. The church is divided into two parts, the main church and the outer section. The main church is a three section cross roofed basilica, while the outer section is a cross shaped escribed dome. There are still pieces of marble decoration and structured that date back to the original ancient temple on top of which the church was built, but most were destroyed in a fire in 1855. The icons are also in need of restoration but they are still visible, though another fire in 1980 nearly destroyed them totally. (source: Wikipedia)
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Location: Porta Panagia church, Pyli town, Trikala, Thessaly, Greece, Europe
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