Panagia tou Kastrou
Church in Rhodes, Greece / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Panagia tou Kastrou (Greek: Παναγία του Κάστρου, romanized: Panagía tou Kástrou, lit. 'Panagia of the Castle'), also known as Our Lady of the Castle is a medieval Greek Orthodox church in the city of Rhodes, in Rhodes, Greece. It is located inside the old walled city, and it is the largest surviving Byzantine church of the island. It has historically served as a Roman Catholic church and a Muslim mosque throughout its history as Rhodes was conquered by various states and empires.
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Panagia tou Kastrou Παναγία του Κάστρου | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Greek Orthodox |
District | Metropolis of Rhodes |
Location | |
Location | Rhodes, Greece |
Geographic coordinates | 36°26′42.4″N 28°13′38.6″E |
Architecture | |
Type | Church |
Completed | 11th century |
Materials | Brick, stone |
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