Feel Orthodox in Athens
Most of Greece is Greek Orthodox and the religious feeling is really strong. This is why everywhere in the country there are many Orthodox Christian churches and Byzantine monasteries.
Orthodox Greek Experience
While walking in Plaka streets, you can see some churches dated back to 11th century. These small buildings now, they were a part of larger parts of monasteries and estates. These small temples are the remains of this Roman actually period, that modern historiography describes today as Byzantine period.
They were wealthy families, such as Benizelos, Limponas, Katakouzinos, Logothetis, Paleologos, and many more, whose influence was huge due to trade and commercial activities.
