📜 Small Byzantine church in Athens, formally known as Church of St. Eleutherius or Panagia Gorgoepikoos. 🔍 Unique for its construction almost entirely from reused ancient marble blocks, dating back nearly a millennium. # Why Go 🏛️ Discover a church built from repurposed materials of ancient Greek, Roman, and early Byzantine monuments, featuring a marvelously mashed-up history. 🎨 Admire its unique decorative stonework, ancient reliefs, and distinctive Byzantine architecture with carved crosses on blocks depicting ancient gods. 🚶 Easily accessible by foot in the city center, a short walk from major ruins and the National Gardens. # Why Avoid 💤 Small size means it can be easily overlooked next to the larger Metropolis Cathedral. # Tips 👗 Dress respectfully as it is a place of worship. 📍 Located next to the larger Metropolis Cathedral, it can be easy to miss; to find it, go around the right side of the Cathedral on Mitropoleos Square. 🗺️ It's a short walk from major ruins and the National Gardens. # Cost 💰 Entrance is free. # Hours 🕒 Open from dawn to dusk.