Discover Polychrono

Polychrono invites visitors to discover religious architectural history, ancient heritage and a Carnival date as different facets of the place. Agios Athanasios Church, the hill with the Acropolis of ancient Neapolis and its cemetery, and Carnival on the last Sunday of the Carnival season provide concrete points of interest. If you are looking for a holiday rental, you can focus your trip on culture and history or consider whether Carnival season should play a part in your stay.

Agios Athanasios: Architectural style and religious heritage

Between 1914 and 1917, Agios Athanasios Church was rebuilt on the foundations of the old church as a three-aisled basilica. The term “three-aisled” describes a layout consisting of a nave and two side aisles. This makes it possible to understand the architectural style without in-depth knowledge of church architecture. At the same time, the connection with an older church is part of the building history of the present-day church: it was rebuilt on the old church’s foundations.

The church houses relics of Saints Kosmas Aitolos, Nektarios and Tryphon from the Pantokratoros Monastery on Mount Athos. Their names and place of origin provide specific points of connection to religious heritage beyond Polychrono. The church also houses an icon of Saint Athanasios dating from 1879, which is venerated by the villagers. The icon thus brings together a date and religious significance within the village. Anyone interested in the religious history of a place will find several subjects here: the church’s architecture, the relics and the veneration of the icon.

Traces of ancient Neapolis

Polychrono was built on the site of ancient Neapolis. The hill with the Acropolis of ancient Neapolis and its cemetery offers insight into Polychrono’s ancient history. The two features mentioned highlight different aspects: the Acropolis draws attention to the ancient city, while the cemetery points to burial and remembrance. Together, they frame the history of Neapolis as the history of a place and its people. For travellers interested in the past, this connection offers a distinct focus alongside the architectural and religious history of Agios Athanasios.

Carnival and travel dates

A Carnival takes place in Polychrono on the last Sunday of the Carnival season. Its date falls within a specific part of the calendar, making it a different reason to travel from the church and ancient Neapolis. If you would like to include Carnival in your stay, check the exact event date against your planned travel dates before booking.

When looking for a holiday rental in Polychrono, this distinction can help with planning: are you mainly interested in architectural history and ancient heritage, or would you also like to plan your travel dates around Carnival?

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