Thessaloniki: The Council of Nicaea Walking Tour
ID: GYG1068033-1644024
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Paese: Greece
Durata:
02:00 ore
Descrizione
Explore Thessaloniki's connections to the First Ecumenical Council on a walking tour. Visit the Metropolitan Church and the Galerian Complex to learn about the council's history and context.
Begin your tour at the new Metropolitan Church of Thessaloniki, dedicated to Saint Gregory Palamas. Admire a 20th-century fresco depicting the Council of Nicaea and learn about its history and context.
Next, head to the Galerian Complex, built by Emperor Galerius between the end of the third and beginning of the fourth centuries AD. Explore the palace throne-room, which offers an excellent opportunity to re-imagine the venue in which the council was held and consider the theological matters discussed there and its influence in church history thereafter.
Punti salienti
- Step back in time to the 4th century and the First Ecumenical Council
- Learn about the history and context of the Council of Nicaea
- Explore the Galerian Complex and imagine the council's venue
- Admire a fresco depicting the council at the Metropolitan Church
- Discover Thessaloniki's connections to the Council of Nicaea
Lingue guida
INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI
The tour takes place in Thessaloniki, not Iznik
The tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended
The tour provides historical context and insights into the First Ecumenical Council
We meet outside the courtyard of the Metropolitan Church of Gregory Palamas
INCLUSO
- Visit to the Metropolitan Church of Thessaloniki
- Brief introduction to the Orthodox Church
- View of the 20th century fresco depicting the Council of Nicaea
- Visit to the Galerian Complex
- Discussion on the history and context of the First Ecumenical Council
- Visual material on tablet
NON INCLUSO
- Refreshments
- Water
- Snacks
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Cancellazioni
Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.
