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Athens Kaisariani Monastery: The Byzantine Monastery of Kaisariani in Athens Greece
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 The Monastery of Kaisariani in Athens Greece: One of the oldest monasteries in Attica is the Holy Monastery of Kaisariani located on the slopes of a hill, on the northern side of Mount Hymettus, at an altitude of 350 meters. The medieval church was founded during the Byzantine times, in the late 11th century and it was dedicated to the Presentation of the virgin in the Temple. According to several historical sources, the monastery was built on the remains of a Roman sanctuary.
The Monastery of Kaisariani is among the finest examples of cross-in-square architectural form. The church has four columns with a dome and its walls are built with brick ornaments. The interior of the church is decorated with wall paintings that date back to the16th and 15th century and constitute an example of Cretan painting style. The chapel located at the northern side of the church is dedicated to Agios Antonios and was built during the Turkish domination, while the bell tower was constructed much later in the 19th century. At the eastern side of the yard is located an archaic fountain which according to the tradition it had therapeutic treatments in female fertility. |
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