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Church of The Formation, Ermoupolis Syros Greece Royalty Free Stock Photo

Church of The Formation, Ermoupolis Syros Greece

The impressive church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Syros is located near the center of Ermoupolis and is one of the most renowned buildings of the island's capital.The Orthodox temple is a three-aisled basilica without a dome, with very charming rococo and baroque architectural elements, as well as early Christian decorative details. The building process began in 1826 and was completed three years later, while the church was destroyed in 1943 and was renovated in the early 1950s.