Catholic Cathedral, Fira, Santorini Island
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Arne1
N 36° 25.232 E 025° 25.844
35S E 359315 N 4031737
The main Catholic church on Santorini is the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, located in Fira.
Waymark Code: WMM29F
Location: Greece
Date Posted: 07/07/2014
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The Catholic Cathedral of Santorini: This cathedral of Santorini is in great contrast to many of its Byzantine neighbours. The peach exterior and its size makes it stand out from afar. There is also a wonderfully ornate clock tower standing proudly overlooking the town. The interior is beautifully decorated with large religious portraits framed with pillars. The dome from the interior is lilac blue and other parts are colored orange and cream. The Cathedral church is located at the catholic neighborhood of Fira and is dedicated to Saint John, the Baptist. The church was greatly damaged by the earthquake in 1956 but it was renovated back in 1975.
Source: www.greeka.com
Address:
Church of St. John the Baptist
Mail address :
Fira,
84700 Santorini
Greece
Religious affiliation: Roman catholic
Date founded or constructed: 1956, 1975
Web site: [Web Link]
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