We are going to see some of the churches of Halkidiki,
dividing them into the three peninsulas: Cassandra,
Sithonia and Mont Athos as well as the ones located
in the central Halkidiki.
| The
Monastery of Zographou |
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Located in the village of Zographou, between Nea Silata
and Nea Moudania, the Monastery of Zographou was a dependency.
Its remaining buildings are a Byzantine tower dated from
the 14th century, the main church, |
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It
was built in 1872 with materials taken from the site of
ancient Potidaea, where excavations have brought to light
remains of a temple dedicated to Poseidon, jewellery,
coins, figurines from the 4th century and Roman inscriptions.
| The
Church of Agios Demetrius |
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Built in 1858, this church is located in the square of
the village Aphytos. |
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Monastery of Athos.
It
is located at one kilometre northwest of the village of
Kalandra.
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