Photo: Georgios Makkas

Church of Agia Sotira Kottaki

Photo: Georgios Makkas

Wonderful frescoes and ancient marble columns adorn this 11th century church.

When was it built

In the 11th century, by the prominent Kottaki family during the Duchy of Athens, when Athens and the wider Attica territory was ruled by a duke following pre-Ottoman crusades.

What's the story

An earlier church, probably from the 6th century, once stood on the site.

Why it's important

The templon (the barrier between the nave and altar) incorporates ancient marble columns. The church is decorated with wonderful frescoes and icons that date from the 14th to the late 18th century. Agia Sotira served as the Russian parish church from 1834 to 1847.

Must-see

The sculpted marble colonnettes from the old templon in the nave that’s dedicated to Agios Georgios.

Fun fact

The Nobel laureate poet George Seferis was married in this church in 1941. His funeral service was also held here following his death in 1971.

Photo: Georgios Makkas

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Church of Agia Sotira Kottaki

Wonderful frescoes and ancient marble columns adorn this 11th century church.