The Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary (region of Plataniti)

Ιερός Ναός Κοίμησης της Θεοτόκου (Πλατανίτη)

Built in the 12th century AD, it is also a cruciform church. The date’s approximation is suggested following the resemblance born of this church to the one in the region of Agia Triada as well as that of “Ireo”.

It can be observed that the church’s brickwork has practiced the use of ancient construction materials, while the west side wall has suffered a fissure. (Possibly the aftermath of an earthquake.)

Ιερός Ναός Κοίμησης της Θεοτόκου (Πλατανίτη)
Ιερός Ναός Κοίμησης της Θεοτόκου (Πλατανίτη)

The coating on the walls’ interior quickly prohibits the possibility of exploring mural painting, which could have been saved throughout its lifetime.

 

The location of this Church is in the village’s central square, on its left being the route connecting two nearby villages, “Agia Triada” and “Anyfi”.

Geographical Coordinates

Platanitis 210 55