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Church of Ayia Sofia

Ayia Sofia Square, Thessaloniki, Greece
031 270 253
Ranked #7 of 43 attractions in Thessaloniki
4.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Religious Sites
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Birmingham
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Must see church - a lovely walk around to take in the atmosphere. More

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Florida
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44 reviews 44 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

History and religion are two qualities that you will find all over the city of Thessaloniki. Make sure you visit all of the historical properties doting the landscape across the city. More

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Lamia, Greece
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

is huge and looks like the original,the town is full of churches, every one with its history. this church has also a great garden, inside there are pictures of orthodox christianism very old and important. do not miss it. More

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London, United Kingdom
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Just before the easter of the orthodoks. Palms as a gate inside, very beautiful paintings, rich decoration. More

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Thessaloniki,Greece
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

You feel the spirit... and you smell the ages that have passed .... More

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Thessaloniki, Greece
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

It is a beautiful Byzantine Church in the center of Thessaloniki, with exceptional wall paintings. It reminds of Ayia Sofia Church of Istanbul, as it has the same architectural rythm. Many marriages are held in this church, especially on Fridays and Saturdays. Its level is below the street, showing where exactly the roads in Thessaloniki were, in those years. More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

Definitely a unique and interesting place that is worth visiting. More

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Athens, Greece
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Beautiful Church, important history, take a guide and learn more More

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Belgium
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

is in Instanbul in Turkey, Greeks creted another church with the same name.You can easily visit it as it is in the center of the city in More

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Thessaloniki, Greece
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

Historic church, great art, copy of the Church of Ayia Sophia in Istanbul More

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