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Panagia Ekatontapiliani in Parikia

A few hundred meters from the port of Parikia lies the city park, near by lies the most important attraction of Paros: the church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani. It is not only the oldest church of Paros, but also one of the oldest in the country.

 

Church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani in Parikia on Paros.

Panagia Ekatontapiliani.

 

The church is considered to be one of Greece's most important Byzantine monuments. The construction started in the 4th century and the church has undergone several renovations over the years.

 

Panagia Ekatontapiliani in Parikia is one of Greece's most significant Byzantine monuments.

Some of the 100 doors in the church.

 

Panagia Ekatontapiliani is called The Church of One Hundred Doors, but it is said that only 99 of them is known. According to a legend, Greece will recapturing Constantinople (or Istanbul as the city is called today) if the hundredth door is found.

 

The Church of One Hundred Door in Parikia on Paros.

The Church of One Hundred Doors.




To enter the church, you must be properly dressed, which means you have to cover your arms and legs. Clothes can be borrowed at the entrance. Do not miss this beautiful church and this quiet oasis when you are in Parikia.

 

From a ferry in the port of Parikia on Paros, you can see some of the island's beautiful churches.

The huge church is located in the city park where I have drawn a red ring.



WHAT YOU MUST NOT MISS WHEN YOU ARE IN THE AREA

 

Don't miss the old town when you visit Panagia Ekatontapiliani church in Parikia on Paros.

Do not miss the alleys in Parikia, which you can read about here »


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