Panagia Ekatontapiliani
Παναγία Εκατονταπυλιανή
One of Greece's best-preserved early Christian churches, believed to date from the 4th century, said to have 99 visible doors.
Panagia Ekatontapiliani (also known as Katapoliani) is said to have been commissioned by Helena, mother of Constantine the Great. Expanded under Justinian in the 6th century into its present form, it is one of Greece's most important early Byzantine complexes. The main church holds a marble iconostasis, an ancient baptistery (a cross-shaped immersion font) and Byzantine frescoes, and the courtyard houses a Byzantine museum. Legend says the church has 99 doors, and that Constantinople will return only after the 100th door is found. Entry to the church is free, and the museum charges a small fee. Dress modestly, covering your shoulders and knees. It is a five-minute walk from the Parikia harbor.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:30–21:30 (museum separate)
Nearby sights
- Archaeological Museum of Paros
- Parikia Old Town
- Ancient Cemetery of Parikia
- Frankish Castle of Parikia
- Petaloudes (Valley of the Butterflies)
- Ancient Marble Quarries of Marathi
- Longovarda Monastery
- Lefkes