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⛪ Latomou Monastery
Early Byzantine church in Thessaloniki's upper city, late 5th century


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UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📌 Fast Facts
  • Founded: Late 5th century
  • Location: Ano Poli (upper city), Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Architectural type: Single-nave Byzantine church with barrel vault
  • UNESCO inscription: 1988

Latomou Monastery is an early Byzantine church in Thessaloniki that dates to the late 5th century. Also known ...

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