⛪ Church of Panagia Chalkeon
Byzantine monument in Thessaloniki's UNESCO World Heritage ensemble
📋 Fast Facts
- Built in 1028 AD during the Middle Byzantine period
- Located near the ancient agora of Thessaloniki
- Part of the Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessalonika UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Name derives from the bronze workers' quarter surrounding the church
The Church of Panagia Chalkeon is a Byzantine monument in Thessaloniki constructed in 1028 AD during the Middle Byzantine period. The building stands near the ancient agora and is part of the collective UNESCO World Heritage designation of Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessalonika. Its name refers to the coppersmiths and bronze workers whose quarter occupied the surrounding area ...