Historic church in Nafplio, Greece, built in 1702 by the Nafplian Brotherhood of Orthodox Greeks, known for its Byzantine art and as the site of a political assassination. The church preserves human organs, unusual hexagrams, and bullet scars from the assassination. # Why Go 📜 Witness bullet marks from the assassination of Greece's first governor, Ioannis Kapodistrias. ⛪ Admire Byzantine paintings, including a fresco of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. ✨ Discover a unique hexagram on the floor, an oddity for Greek Orthodox churches. 🏛️ Explore a site of significant Greek history and religious importance. # Why Avoid 🚫 Strict dress code: shoulders covered, skirts/dresses below knee, no shorts/tank tops/sandals for men. # Tips 🗓️ St. Spyridon's feast is commemorated annually on December 12. # Hours 🕒 Open sporadically during the day and early evenings, holds liturgy every Sunday.
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