Church of Panaghia Kapnikarea

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The church of Panaghia is built on the ruins of an ancient temple, dedicated to a female goddess, possibly Athena or Demeter. It was founded at the beginning of the 11th century (around 1050 A.D.) and was probably named after its donor.

More information: http://www.rollins.edu/Foreign_Lang/Greek/kapnikar.html