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Agia Fotini of Mantinea

Agia Fotini of Mantinea: One of the most mysterious churches in the world  

“My goal was to create a church that creates the illusion of motion. It feels like the Holy Spirit moves around its axis, God himself moves around its axis, as the church has no obvious front and back,” Greek architect Costas Papatheodorou said about his creation – the Orthodox church of Agia Fotini of Mantinea – which has become known as the second most mysterious church in the world.

Athens to Claim Title of 'Europe's Largest Coastal Park'

Athens to Claim Title of 'Europe's Largest Coastal Park'

Athens: When Ellinikon Metropolitan Park is completed in 2030, it will cover a vast expanse of 600 acres (243 hectares), making it nearly three-fourths the size of New York City’s iconic Central Park. The creation of this massive public green space marks a significant milestone that is sure to be as culturally and socially relevant to Athenians as Central Park is to New Yorkers.

Byzantine Time Travel: Ancient Bird Mosaic & Greek Sigma-Shaped Treasure Unearthed

Byzantine Time Travel: Ancient Bird Mosaic and Greek Sigma-Shaped Treasure Unearthed

In Caesarea, a coastal city in Israel known for its rich historical and archaeological significance, a remarkable discovery was unearthed, revealing a stunning mosaic depicting birds and animals and the only sigma-shaped glass-gold table of its kind ever found in the world, shedding light on the opulent lifestyle of Byzantine Caesarea.

Hydra: A Theatre for Dreamers

Hydra: A Theatre for Dreamers

If you’ve ever been on a ferry pulling into Hydra’s charming port, you will know that Polly Sampson’s words from “A Theatre for Dreamers” come alive as you witness the sweeping panorama of Hydra’s amphitheatre like setting and you immediately understand why the island serves as the backdrop for dreamers and creatives.

Apart but Alike: Classical Greece and its Influence on Sydney [VIDEO]

Apart but Alike: Classical Greece and its Influence on Sydney [VIDEO]

Presented at Parliament House, Sydney by the Executive Board of Greek-Australian Business Leaders on Tuesday 18 October 2022 and hosted by The Hon. Rob Stokes, Minister for Infrastructure, Cities and Active Transport; ‘Apart but Alike: Classical Greece and its Influence on Sydney’ provided a great opportunity to reflect on the legacy of the Greeks in Sydney and how Classical Greece broadly impacted Western culture.

Legacy Greeks Classical Greece and its Influence on Sydney

The Legacy of the Greeks: Classical Greece and its Influence on Sydney

You’re Invited! The Executive Board of Greek-Australian Business Leaders presents: “Apart but Alike – Classical Greece and its Influence on Sydney” – a great opportunity to reflect on the legacy of the Greeks in Sydney and how classical Greece broadly impacted Western culture.

Agia Fotini of Mantinea

Agia Fotini of Mantinea: One of the most mysterious churches in the world  

“My goal was to create a church that creates the illusion of motion. It feels like the Holy Spirit moves around its axis, God himself moves around its axis, as the church has no obvious front and back,” Greek architect Costas Papatheodorou said about his creation – the Orthodox church of Agia Fotini of Mantinea – which has become known as the second most mysterious church in the world.

Agia Fotini of Mantinea

Agia Fotini of Mantinea: One of the most mysterious churches in the world  

“My goal was to create a church that creates the illusion of motion. It feels like the Holy Spirit moves around its axis, God himself moves around its axis, as the church has no obvious front and back,” Greek architect Costas Papatheodorou said about his creation – the Orthodox church of Agia Fotini of Mantinea – which has become known as the second most mysterious church in the world.

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