Byzantine Church of Michael the Archangel in Arkalochori
Byzantine Church of Michael the Archangel in Arkalochori
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Just outside the village, in the cemetery of Arkalochori, stands the Church of Michael Archangel. Today, it is a rare Byzantine monument, believed to have been constructed in the 13th century.
The rich mural decoration inside the church is partially preserved.
The church of the Archangel Michael with the Cross on its roof has a main architectural characteristic: its vertical aisle distinguishes from the central aisle, as it is higher, while the church has no dome. It also has a narthex with a dome for its decoration and arches based on columns, as well as frescoes of the Cretan School of the 14th and 15th centuries. Outside at the door entrance an embossed icon of a melon can be distinguished, which is quite unusual.
Photo1: Wikimedia Commons
Source, Photo 2: Discoverminoapediadas
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