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Church of Hagios Ioannis "Benizelon". View from N. (Photograph by I. Liakoura)
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Ioannis, Hagios, (Benizelon), Elaion- Aigaleon
Area: Elaionas, Athens
Type: Triconch Domed
Date: 14th century
Description:
The small church is situated in Aigaleo, close to the third cemetery on Thivon Avenue. It is the old Merkati – Al. Benizelou estate that belonged to the old Athenian family of the Benizeloi. It is a triconch, domed church with a semicircular apse. The dome is cylindrical. The masonry is irregular lacking decoration. No wall paintings are preserved. Two marble panels, which derive from the old screen dated to the 12th – 13th century, are walled into the southern wall. According to Professor Orlandos, the church is dated to the 14th century.
Type: Triconch Domed
Date: 14th century
Description:
The small church is situated in Aigaleo, close to the third cemetery on Thivon Avenue. It is the old Merkati – Al. Benizelou estate that belonged to the old Athenian family of the Benizeloi. It is a triconch, domed church with a semicircular apse. The dome is cylindrical. The masonry is irregular lacking decoration. No wall paintings are preserved. Two marble panels, which derive from the old screen dated to the 12th – 13th century, are walled into the southern wall. According to Professor Orlandos, the church is dated to the 14th century.