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🏛️ Attraction · Church
The Virgin Mary of the Akathist Hymn Church
4.7(1,054)out of 5 on Google📍 Oia, Santorini
The Virgin Mary of the Akathist Hymn Church is a church on Santorini, in Oia. It scores 4.7 out of 5 from 1,054 Google reviews — a large enough sample to trust.
Greek Orthodox churches expect covered shoulders and knees, and services take priority over sightseeing.
Close by, as the crow flies: Roka Oia (about 1 min on foot) and Lioyerma Sunset Pool Bar Oia (about 5 min on foot). For more options, see sights on Santorini.
Where to stay nearby
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- Volcano & hot springsWalk the crater on Nea Kameni, then swim to the warm, rust-coloured springs off Palea Kameni. Wear shoes you do not mind ruining.See guided tours →
- Akrotiri, the Bronze Age townA prehistoric town preserved under volcanic ash, under a roof — one of the few sights on the island that works in the midday heat.Check tickets →
- Oia at sunset, organisedThe most crowded half-hour on the island. A tour handles the ride back, which is the hard part.See guided tours →
- Caldera sunset catamaranUnder the caldera cliffs to the volcanic islets and swim stops, with the sunset seen from the water rather than from a packed wall in Oia.See boat trips →
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Frequently asked
Where is The Virgin Mary of the Akathist Hymn Church?
The address is Santorini 847 00, in Oia, Santorini, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
Is The Virgin Mary of the Akathist Hymn Church worth it?
It holds 4.7 out of 5 from 1,054 Google reviews. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.
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