Its interior is richly decorated with a magnificent mosaic
floor, beautiful icons and frescoes, a superb wooden
and carved altar and a valuable iconostasis.
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This church is the largest one in the picturesque village of Olymbos (north of
Pigadia).
It is an imposing church very richly decorated; its altar is full of golden foil
and its walls are wonderfully embellished with astonishing biblical scenes, painted
by local artists.
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This
small and lovely church is standing on the top of the
peak emerging above the traditional village of Olymbos.
The church was built of stone
taken from the ruins of a 19th century chapel.
From Agios Onoufrios, the view over the village of Olymbos is really breathtaking.
This whitewashed church is standing in the village of Arkassa, south-west of
Pigadia.
It was built during the 19th century and has an impressive bell tower with six
heavy bells.
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This architectural marvel is built among the rocks, location
which gives it a unique and magical aspect.
The ruins of
this early Byzantine church are lying in the village of
Arkassa and are of great interest for their magnificent
and attractive architecture.
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