Friends of Byzantine Monuments

A thousand years of historical, religious and cultural heritage

Discover Byzantine Athens and the Catacombs through educational programmes and activities.

What we offer

Descend beneath the Church of the Holy Trinity on Filellinon Street, built in 1025, and experience its history in a unique underground tour.

Educational visits and walks through historic Athens for schools of all levels.

The approved 'Byzantine Monuments' programme — a free classroom presentation by a volunteer educator.

Free hands-on programme for school groups.

Visits to an Orthodox church, Catholic church, Anglican church, Jewish Museum and Fethiye Mosque.

A hands-on workshop on the art of Byzantine iconography.