📜 Small 16th-century Greek Orthodox church in Athens, honoring the Virgin Mary. 🔍 Known as a shrine for pregnant women praying for safe delivery, it is almost entirely surrounded by a modern building. # Why Go 🙏 Opportunity for quick prayer or lighting a candle, especially for pregnant women praying for safe delivery. 🏛️ Experience Byzantine-era architecture and murals, a unique architectural oddity almost entirely surrounded by a modern building. 📜 Discover its rich history, built on an ancient temple site, and its role in the Greek War of Independence. # Why Avoid 🚫 Strict dress code required for entry. 🚧 Underground tunnel access prohibited since 1963. # Tips 🗓️ Main celebration annually on September 9th, the birth date of Virgin Mary. 👗 Dress modestly: shoulders covered, skirts/dresses below knee for women; no shorts/tank tops for men. # Hours 🕒 Usually open daily. # Location 🅿️ Located at 15 Mitropoleos Street, within the Electra Metropolis Hotel.