Hagios Spyridon, Rhodes
The Church of Hagios Spyridon (Greek: Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Σπυρίδωνος) is a Greek Orthodox church in Rhodes, Greece. It is a medieval Byzantine church build in the thirteenth century within the old walled city of Rhodes. During the Ottoman period of the island, it was converted into a mosque called Kavaklı Mescidi, before it was returned to Christian worship.
| Hagios Spyridon | |
|---|---|
| Άγιος Σπυρίδων | |
Hagios Spyridon | |
| 36°26′34″N 28°13′34″E | |
| Location | Rhodes |
| Country | Greece |
| Language(s) | Greek |
| Denomination | Greek Orthodox |
| History | |
| Founded | 13th century |
| Dedication | Saint Spyridon |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Open |
| Architectural type | Byzantine architecture |
| Specifications | |
| Number of domes | 1 |
| Materials | Brick, stone, marble |
| Administration | |
| Metropolis | Metropolis of Rhodes |
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