VILLAGESLykaio CHURCH OF THE PANAGIA (VIRGIN MARY) The main church in Lykaio is shrouded by a giant tree that, for hundreds of years, has provided shade in the hot summer months. Such trees are often the focal point of church courtyards helping them to increase the liturgical floor area without the high cost of maintaining an enclosed building. Greek church courtyards are for large gatherings to celebrate weddings, baptisms and Saint's days and, thanks to an EU grant, this one has been re-paved with a circle inset into the crazy paving. Its purpose is to help people to 'dance in a circle' when performing the Kalamatiano, a popular folk dance.
Seek shade under the giant maple tree
Glimpse the inner church
Wander around the church
Spot the dancing circle
Church of the Panagia Lykaio
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