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Michael Archangelos Church in Arkalohori

The Byzantine cemetery church of Michael Archangelos, Arkalohori
The Byzantine cemetery church of Michael Archangelos, Arkalohori
In the village cemetery there is the Byzantine church of Michael Archangelos. The church has cruciform architecture and the transept is higher than the nave. The church has a narthex with a dome, and decorated blind arches with columns. Its entrance door has interesting decorations and there is an unusual melon relief on the external wall. The church also contains frescoes.

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The portal of Michael Archangelos in Arkalohori
The portal of Michael Archangelos in Arkalohori
The Byzantine cemetery church of Michael Archangelos, Arkalohori
The Byzantine cemetery church of Michael Archangelos, Arkalohori
 
Visit the area of the sight: Arkalohori