Siatista Churches
Twenty six post-Byzantine churches have been inherited by the artistic past of the city to nowadays Siatista. Built in around the same decades as its famous impressive Mansions and by, more or less, the very same artisans and masters, survive as most precious relics of the cultural tradition of Siatista, Makedonia and the whole of Greece. Stone built, with oak transoms and beams, small windows, in Basilica order, are full with frescoes and precious icons.
(Photos: Michael Tziotis)
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Agios Demetrios, Parish Church of SiatistaThe first parish Church of Agios Demetrios was built in 1647, much smaller than it is today. In 1801 it was demolished and built again right away but, 109 yeras later, in 1910, it was accidentaly burnt down. The following year, while Siatista was still under Turkish occupation, it was rebuilt in its today's form.
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The church seen from afar |
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View from the East |
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Western Main Entrance |
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Western Main Entrance; closer view |
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The Saint Demeter icon, above a side entrance to the church |
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One of the churches old bells, resting on the lawn |
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Southern side with the high belfry |
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Eastern side with the uniquely formed Sanctum Sanctorum |
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Eastern side with the uniquely formed Sanctum Sanctorum |
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Detail of the column supporting the construction. The name of the donor is carved on the column. |
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One more photo with the belfry surrounded by a preservation scaffolding |
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