Church of Profitis Ilias - Pireas - Greece
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N 37° 56.387 E 023° 39.362
34S E 733403 N 4202461
The Prophet Elias Church on the top of Castella hill.
Waymark Code: WMYBQ1
Location: Greece
Date Posted: 05/26/2018
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PROPHET ELIAS (CASTELLA HILL). The Prophet Elias is well-known for its position on the top of Castella hill. It is a very popular temple for the people of Piraeus concerning wedding ceremonies due to tits excellent location. Previously, in the place where Phophet Elias is located today, there was a chapel which belonged to the Monastery of St. Spyridon and was destroyed by an earthquake. In 1986 it was built in its place the present parish church in Basilica style which was painted by iconographers of Piraeus. The Prophet Elias over the years has given its name to the hill. So do not be surprised if you hear the residents of Piraeus to call Castella as Prophet Elias Hill.
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Address of Tower:
Church of Profitis Ilias Chanion 18 Pireas 185 33 Greece
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 4
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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No
Relevant website?: Not listed
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