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Latomou Monastery
Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessalonika1988
UNESCO World Heritage
The old catholicon of the Latomou Monastery, named after the nearby stone quarry, is a late 5th century church, dedicated to Osios David. It is famous for its unique mosaic on the temple’s alcove, a depiction of Ezekiel’s vision of Christ at a young age, encircled by the symbols of the four Evangelists, with Avakum and Ezekiel on the sides.
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Details
- Title: Latomou Monastery
- Creator: Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessalonika
- Date Created: 1988
- Location Created: Greece
- Rights: Thessaloniki Tourism Organisation
- Location: Greece
- Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (i)(ii)(iv)
- Date of Inscription: 1988
- Category of Site: Cultural site
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