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10 Best Greek Orthodox churches in Greece

Best Greek Orthodox churchs in Greece

At a glance

Data updated: November 2026

Places listed
30
Average rating
4.8 / 5
Reviews
31,778
Rated 4.5 or higher
83%
With a website
30%

10 best Greek Orthodox churches in Greece compared

Rank Place Score Rating Reviews 5★ share
#1 Church of Panagia Gremniotissa 4.89 4.9 475 92%
#2 Chapel of Prophet Elias 4.87 4.9 104 87%
#3 Prophet Elias 4.83 4.9 26 96%
#4 Holy Cathedral Church of Hagia Sophia 4.80 4.8 8,723 83%
#5 Saint Isidore Church Lycabettus Hill 4.80 4.8 3,824 90%
#6 Holy Monastery of the Virgin Mary Tsambika (Kyra Psili) 4.80 4.8 2,839 87%
#7 Holy Monastery of the Virgin Mary Tsambika 4.80 4.8 1,019 84%
#8 Profitis Ilias Church 4.79 4.8 189 88%
#9 Ekklisia Kimisi Theotokou 4.79 4.8 111 86%
#10 Panagia Katholiki 4.79 4.8 94 81%

LocalGuideWorld score: the average rating weighted by the number of reviews, so a 4.8 from 2,000 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 3 reviews.

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How the places are rated

  • ★ 4.5 – 5.025 places (83%)
  • ★ 4.0 – 4.43 places (10%)
  • ★ 3.5 – 3.92 places (7%)
  • ★ < 3.50 places (0%)

What reviewers talk about

Share of 158 recent reviews that mention each topic.

  • Price & value14%
  • Service & staff3%
  • Location3%

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Quick facts

How many places in the “Greek Orthodox church” category are listed in Greece?
There are 30 places in the “Greek Orthodox church” category in Greece on LocalGuideWorld.
What are the 10 best places in the “Greek Orthodox church” category in Greece?
By LocalGuideWorld score: Church of Panagia Gremniotissa, Chapel of Prophet Elias, Prophet Elias, Holy Cathedral Church of Hagia Sophia, Saint Isidore Church Lycabettus Hill.
Which place in the “Greek Orthodox church” category in Greece has the highest rating?
Church of Panagia Gremniotissa, rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 475 reviews.
Which place in the “Greek Orthodox church” category in Greece has the most reviews?
Holy Cathedral Church of Hagia Sophia, with 8,723 reviews.
Which place in the “Greek Orthodox church” category in Greece is a hidden gem?
Prophet Elias, rated 4.9 from only 26 reviews.
What is the average rating of places in the “Greek Orthodox church” category in Greece?
4.7 out of 5 on average, based on 31,778 reviews.

Reviews

The most beautiful and the most spiritual place on Rhodes. It is a must-see, but first you need to take 300 steps up to the top. It is worth it! Just have a look at my photos and decide yourself.
A wonderful building with great icons and artwork and remains of old mosaics. The remains of St Basil in the silver casket is exquisite.
I loved visiting this church. No tickets are required, although it is nice to leave a donation. This is a beautiful place to pray, worship, reflect, or take in the artwork's and architecture's beauty.

For me, this would be a must-visit location.
Όμορφο μέρος, γεμάτο ιστορία
Die Kirche liegt auf einem 300 Meter hohen Berg. Wenn man den Parkplatz über eine steile Zufahrt erreicht hat, warten noch 300 Stufen. Dafür wird man mit einer grandiosen Aussicht über weite Teile der Insel entschädigt. Zudem ist das Ganze kostenlos .
Der recht steile Aufstieg lohnt sich definitiv für diesen tollen Ausblick. Man sollte jedoch gut zu Fuß sein.
Essen und Trinken sowie Souvenirs kann in einen Shop ca mittig gelegen erworben werden. Parkplätze sind genug vorhanden.

Vorsicht vor den Ziegen, diese steigen gerne mal auf die Autos drauf um an Äste und Zweige zu kommen.
Mooie kerk. Een beetje afgelegen. Spijtig: deur op slot.
Schöne kleine Kapelle mit einer atemberaubenden Aussicht auf die Anthony Quinn Bay, Faliraki und das Hinterland von Rhodos.

Die Straße zur Kapelle ist stellenweise stark beschädigt aber zu Fuß oder mit dem Auto/Roller zu erreichen.

Ein Ausflug hier hin lohnt sich auf jeden Fall.
Amazing viewpoint for sunrise and sunset!
Ωραίο μοναστήρι αλλά κλειστές πόρτες
Different from many other churches I've visited. A mixture between new and old. Newly renovated at least. New paintings on the wall. Will recommend this for everyone
The cathedral and pilgrimage church of Agia Sophia (The Wisdom of God) is at the historical center of Thessaloniki, at the square with the same name, at the intersection Agia Sophia and Ermou streets. Dedicated to Wisdom and the Word of God is, together with the churches of Agios Dimitrios and Acheiropoietos, among the most important Early Christian monuments of Greece and of the Orthodox world in general.

Architecturally, the church belongs to the type of transitional cross-in-square church and is a development of a basilica with a dome.

There are remarkable mosaics surviving at the monuments, in the area of the altar and the dome, which date from there different periods and are excellent examples of Byzantine art:

The abstract decoration of the semi-cylindrical apse of the altar area (cross in glory, fire and geometrical shapes) belong in the first years of Iconoclasm (726-787), as testified by the inscriptions that mention the names of empress Irine of Athens and her son Constantine VI, who ruled jointly in the years 780-788. Here, we can discern the name of bishop Theophilos. The inscriptions are related to the visit of the emperors in Thessaloniki, just before the 7th Ecumenical Council in Nicaea in 787, which decided the end of Iconoclasm.

The majestic representation of the Ascension of Christ at the dome belongs to the second stage and more specifically in the end of the 9th century. It depicts Christ in the centre of a glory, supported by angels, while lower stand the figures of the apostles. Among them Virgin Mary, surrounded by two archangels pointing to the Divine Presence at the celestial dome.

The mosaic of the enthroned Virgin Mary holding baby Christ, at the conch of the apse, which replaced a cross, belongs to the third stage, and more specifically in the 11th-12th century.

At the narthex windows, there are parts of wall paintings of monk saints of the 11th century, among then Agia Theodora in Thessaloniki.

Evliya Celebi wrote about Agia Sophia in 1667: “It was imperative for Thessaloniki, an important administrative, economic and ecclesiastic centre of Byzantium, to have its own Agia Sophia (Holy Wisdom) equal to the church of Agia Sophia in Constantinople. The surviving church was built in the mid 7th century on the site of an Early Christian basilica, and it served as the city Cathedral.

The length of Thessaloniki’s Agia Sophia is one hundred and seventy-five paces. Its width, another hundred and twenty-five. The building is unique of its kind. On the left as you enter is there is a superb green pulpit – a rare work of art – is known to all travelers by land and sea as one of the most admirable monuments in the world”.
Ο ιερός Ναός του Αγίου Σπυρίδωνα στην παλιά πόλη
Fantastische Aussicht von oben auf das Meer, nach Tsambika, Richtung Lindos, sogar bis Rhodos-Stadt. Wir sind von Archangelos den Fahrweg hochgegangen. Man hat beim Aufstieg immer wieder neue Eindrücke und Perspektiven. Es lohnt sich auf alle Fälle. Es war für uns auch bei der Hitze gut machbar.
Jolie église dans la partie de l'ancien quartier juif de la vieille ville de Rhodes, non loin de là également un musée juif.

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Les amoureux des voyages et des randonnées
Ein einmaliger Ausblick über Rhodos! Die Straße führt bis zur Spitze. Man sollte achtsam fahren und das Fahrzeug braucht sehr gute Bremsen. Nichts für schwache Gemüter oder Personen mit Höhenangst. Zu Fuß dürfte es ein seeehr langer Marsch sein.
Very relaxing place. Beautiful view on beach Anthony Quin and more. There is nice Monastery with lighted candles. It worth the visit for sure.
You can park on the top of the hill. Or you can go by foot ,but it can be exhausting in hot weather.
Beautiful little church. Found it by accident but glad we did. Fabulous interior paintings and very peaceful.
Schöner Aussichtspunkt.
Kościół grecko-prawosławny Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Παντελεήμονα powstał po pierwszym oblężeniu miasta przez Turków w 1480 roku. Co dziwne w okresie osmańskim nie został przekształcony w meczet. Włosi wyremontowali budynek, ale przekształcili go w urząd celny, Brytyjczycy używali go jako Departamentu Policji, po wojnie służył jako schronienie dla uchodźców. 25 kwietnia 1948 r. zakończyła się odbudowa kościoła i w tej formie funkcjonuje do dziś.
Bring some beers and snacks to accompany you as you watch the sunset (maybe a sweater too as it gets hella windy on the top) and enjoy the gorgeous sunsets on Ios from this great vantage point. You can even see ios sunset lounge at a much lower elevation! This is the sunset spot and it’s amazing. If you’re trying to get here with Google maps, it doesn’t lead you directly here. Just try to keep ascending and you’ll eventually make it!
The old monastery of Tsambika is built on top of a hill with gorgeous view to the sea and the surrounding area, offering breathtaking views over the beaches of Tsambika and Kolymbia.

You can park your car on some parking level, you don’t need to go completely top parking place. For the parking place on top is around 1 km and almost 250 stars. You can buy the water in the shop next to the parking. Recommend for breathtaking views.
Die Anreise mit dem Auto empfiehlt sich, da man sehr weit hoch fahren kann. Es bleiben noch 300 meist schattige Stufen zu einer kleinen Kirche mit traumhafter Aussicht über die Küste und die halbe Insel. Sehr zu empfehlen, liegt unkompliziert auf dem Weg von Rhodos Stadt nach Lindos
Beautiful view from the top of Ios Chora (old village)
Sehr beschwerlicher Aufstieg, vorallem wenn es richtig heiß ist. Es gibt aber zwischendurch immer wieder Bänke auf denen man pausieren kann. Man sollte auf jeden Fall Wasser mitnehmen, da man beim Aufstieg doch ganz schön ins pusten gerät.
Aber für den Ausblick lohnt es sich auf jeden Fall!
Had to take an ATV here but it was worth it for the view! Also passed a couple empty beaches on the way. Had a pretty rough ride uphill from here back to the main road so be ready for an adventure.
Удивительное место, к которому я пришла случайно. Обязательно для посещения. Тихая церковь ,на вершине холма. Шикарный вид с нее. Очень чисто, красиво, шикарно! И никаких туристов!
Süße kleine Kirche. Der Weg hierher ist nur sehr schwer, da es keine befestigte Straße gibt
You can get here along the footpath from the Prophet Amos church, about 20-30 minutes by a quiet pace. In general, the place is calm and beautiful, separately worth noting is a beautiful view of the bay Anthony Queen.
Purtroppo queste chiese sparse per l'isola sono quasi sempre chiuse, nonostante ciò, si gode di una magnifica vista.
Very hard road to get there and very dangerous if you are not an experienced driver, but the view is great.
Una bellissima chiesa ortodossa, una delle poche aperte, e fino alle 22, con dei.bellissimi affreschi raffiguranti scene della vita di Cristo e i santi più importanti. L ingresso è a offerta