Agia Sophia Church

Mystras, Greece

Agia Sophia Church was built in the mid-14th century. During the reign of Ottoman Empire it was used as a mosque. The church is richly decorated with frescoes, although only some of them have survived. Today Agia Sophia is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mystras.

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Unnamed Road, Mystras, Greece
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Founded: 14th century
Category: Religious sites in Greece

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David Stanley (10 months ago)
The Holy Church of Agia Sophia (1350) in the upper town of Mystras, Greece, was converted into a mosque during two periods of Ottoman rule. Prior to this it was the burial place of the rulers of the late Byzantine despotate.
Marc Remus (14 months ago)
This beautiful church was built in the 14th century. During the Ottoman empire it was converted into a mosque to be converted back into a church after Greece's independence in 1830. It's a small church but worth the visit. Check out the beautiful colored stone inlays on the floor.
Takamasa (17 months ago)
Cats save the world. For peaceful mind.
Yoanis S (2 years ago)
Beautifull, the guard was very kind and helpfull.
BARTOSZ Radojewski (5 years ago)
Majestic Church from outside and full of ambient inside.
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