Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Cretan Treasure

AM visiting Crete.
While walking in the hills near the village of Fodele, I came across an interesting Byzantine church.
View while walking up to the church

Front view

View with mountains behind
It turns out the church is 11th century, built on sixth century foundations, and called Panagia (also transliterated as Panayia), ie dedictaed to the Virgin Mary.
Unfortunately the church is only open at weekends, but I may be able to return on Saturday, although it rather depends on matters not wholly in my control (I am playing in a chess tournament).

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