
Agia Sofia - the three-aisled basilica in Panormon
In Panormo the remains of the sixth century Christian basilica of Agia Sofia have been excavated. The basilica has three aisles; each aisle was separated from the other by four columns. Fragments of the capitals have been found. In front of the church, at right angles to the aisles, there is a narthex, and in front of the narthex an atrium which had Corinthian columns around the cistern and may have been a baptistery. To find the church, follow the main road entering the village until the Panormon post-office. Opposite the post-office on the left side of the square there is a sign to Agia Sofia. The road goes under the highway and in 100 metres reaches Agia Sofia.
Photos of Basilica of the First Byzantine Period in Panormo:

Remains of Agia Sofia Basilica, Panormon

The remains of the basilica of Agia Sofia

The remains of the basilica of Agia Sofia

Agia Sofia - the three-aisled basilica in Panormon

Agia Sofia - the three-aisled basilica in Panormon

Agia Sofia - the three-aisled basilica in Panormon
Visit the area of the sight: Panormon (Panormos)
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