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Cathedrals in Greece

Great cathedrals and their architecture, art and towers with a view.

14 places Best months: April–November

Greece has 14 cathedrals on our list, mostly in South Aegean, Crete, and Central Macedonia. Best months: April–November.

Cathedrals

Cathedrals in Greece

Best monthsApril–NovemberMonths with the most pleasant weather for being outdoors (go score of nearby towns).
Hagia Sophia i
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Hagia Sophia

Church in Thessaloniki, Greece

1.3 km from Thessaloniki
St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Santorini i
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St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Santorini

Church building in Fira, South Aegean, Greece

0.1 km from Fira
Cathedral of Saint James and Saint Christopher i
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Cathedral of Saint James and Saint Christopher

Church building in Corfu, Ionian Islands Region, Greece

0.2 km from Corfu
Saint George's Cathedral i

Saint George's Cathedral

Church building in Ermoupolis, South Aegean, Greece

1 km from Ermoupoli
Hagios Titos church i

Hagios Titos church

Cathedral of Heraklion, Crete

1.6 km from Heraklion
Cathedral of the Virgin Mary’s Immaculate Conception, Thessaloniki i

Cathedral of the Virgin Mary’s Immaculate Conception, Thessaloniki

Church building in Municipality of Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

0.5 km from Thessaloniki
Holy Trinity Church i

Holy Trinity Church

Church building in Piraeus, Athens, Greece

0.3 km from Piraeus
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Metropolis of Mystras

Byzantine church in Greece

5.4 km from Sparti
Cathedral of Candlemas of the Lord i

Cathedral of Candlemas of the Lord

Church building in Fira, South Aegean, Greece

0.5 km from Fira
Church Megali Panagia i

Church Megali Panagia

Church building in Rethymno, Crete Region, Greece

0.6 km from Rethymno
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Church of the Evangelismos

Church building in Rhodes, South Aegean, Greece

1.7 km from Rhodes
Agios Pavlos church, Spili i

Agios Pavlos church, Spili

Cathedral in Agios Vasileios municipality, Rethymno, Greece

17 km from Rethymno
Saint Dionysios metropolitan cathedral i

Saint Dionysios metropolitan cathedral

Church building in Zakynthos, Ionian Islands Region, Greece

0.3 km from Zakynthos
Metropolitan cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Volos i

Metropolitan cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Volos

Church building in Volos, Thessaly, Greece

1 km from Volos

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Thessaloniki Central Macedonia · 2 places
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Fira South Aegean · 2 places
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Rethymno Crete · 2 places
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Corfu Ionian Islands · 1 places
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Ermoupoli South Aegean · 1 places
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Heraklion Crete · 1 places
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Piraeus Attica · 1 places
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Sparti Peloponnese · 1 places
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Frequently asked questions

How many cathedrals are there in Greece?

Atlas of Seasons lists 14 notable cathedrals in Greece.

What are the best cathedrals in Greece?

The best-known are Hagia Sophia, St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Santorini, and Cathedral of Saint James and Saint Christopher.

When is the best time for cathedrals in Greece?

April–November.

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