had been working on late Byzantine era frescoes at the Katholikon of the Old Monastery of Taxiarches of Aigialeia, just 15 km ...

The beauty of its churches, which during the Palaeologan Renaissance were covered with magnificent frescoes, the renown of its libraries ... The influence of the art of Mystras during the late and ...

Remains of clothing and jewelry in the graves indicate a strong influence of Byzantine ... frescoes, clearly indicating that the painter faithfully conveyed the spirit and everyday life of that era.

The Siege of 1453 The Siege of 1453 was a defining moment for Constantinople and the world. The city, once considered impregnable, faced the formidable forces of the Ottoman Empire led by Sultan ...

To learn the most about Thessaloniki's history, you'd best be served by visiting this museum after the Archeological Museum, which has exhibitions that predate the Byzantine era. Fortunately ...