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Holy Mother of God Perivlepta & the Icon Gallery
Frescoes of 1295
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Image courtesy of © Explorer1940 · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Holy Mother of God Perivlepta & the Icon Gallery
The Church of the Holy Mother of God Perivlepta, near the Upper Gate, was painted in 1295 by Michael and Eutychios, whose expressive frescoes mark a turning point in Byzantine art. Next door, the icon gallery displays some of the finest medieval icons in the Balkans.
Why it's on our list
- Frescoes of 1295
- Icon gallery
- Near the Upper Gate
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Holy Mother of God Perivlepta & the Icon Gallery before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Holy Mother of God Perivlepta & the Icon Gallery are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank400 m5 min walk