Saint Demetrius Church

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf church
gptkbp:architecturalStyle gptkb:Byzantine
columns
domes
arches
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Christianity
local legends
gptkbp:celebrates feast day on October 26
gptkbp:constructedIn 7th century
gptkbp:contains gptkb:relics_of_Saint_Demetrius
crypt
gptkbp:culturalHeritage gptkb:Greek_Orthodox_Church
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol_of_Thessaloniki
gptkbp:dedicatedTo gptkb:Saint_Demetrius
gptkbp:famousFor its architecture
gptkbp:features frescoes
mosaics
gptkbp:historicalEvent site of martyrdom
gptkbp:historicalPeriod gptkb:Byzantine_Empire
gptkbp:historicalSignificance site_of_early_Christian_worship
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Saint Demetrius Church
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Byzantine_architecture
gptkbp:location gptkb:Thessaloniki
gptkbp:notableFeature courtyard
iconostasis
apse
narthex
bell_tower
gptkbp:notableFor cultural events
local economy
educational purposes
historical research
art history
cultural heritage preservation
religious tourism
spiritual significance
community identity
historical preservation efforts
artistic inspiration
architecture studies
Christian_studies
gptkbp:partOf historic_center_of_Thessaloniki
gptkbp:patronage gptkb:Saint_Demetrius
gptkbp:renovated 20th century
gptkbp:significance important_Christian_site
gptkbp:style Fresco_painting
Mosaic_art
gptkbp:type gptkb:Orthodox_Church
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site yes
gptkbp:visitedBy pilgrims
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear thousands