St. Nicholas Church

Mystras, Greece

St. Nicholas Church (Naós Agíou Nikoláou) is a late Byzantine church built to the archaeological site of Mystras in the 17th century, during the Ottoman Era. Some parts of frescoes have survived. Today the church is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mystras.

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Unnamed Road, Mystras, Greece
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Founded: 17th century
Category: Religious sites in Greece

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Nikos Kapsalis (11 months ago)
Mathieu Cesarini (5 years ago)
Very beautiful church
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