点评:To be honest I thought after Athens and Meteora I Thought I’d seen enough churches on this trip, then we spent a day wandering around Fira and found theIerós Mitropolitikós Naós Thiras or Metropolitan Church of the Presentation of the Lord.
This immense Greek Orthodox Church sits prominently at the western edge of the top atop the Caldera. This means that from the entrance one has fantastic views of the harbour below. The church itself with its white façade. domed roof, all white instead of the customary blue in most other churches in the islands and ornate bell tower is as photogenic as the vista beside it.
Inside is even more elaborate with beautiful frescos adorning the walls and ceiling. These are complimented elaborate wood and metal work the centre piece of which must be the massive chandelier descending from the domed ceiling.
Fortunately, photography is permitted inside, although not flash, to better capture this man-made marvel. Admission is free although there is a donation box if one wishes to contribute. The church is open seven days a week, from Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 11:00pm and Sundays 7:00am to 11:00pm.
翻译:说实话,在参观了雅典和梅黛奥拉之后,我以为这次旅行已经看过足够多的教堂了。然而,我们在费拉小镇漫步了一天,发现了圣主献堂大教堂(Ierós Mitropolitikós Naós Thiras)。
这座宏伟的希腊东正教教堂雄踞火山口西侧,位置显眼。这意味着从教堂入口处就能欣赏到下方港口的壮丽景色。教堂本身也十分引人注目:洁白的立面、通体雪白的圆顶(而非岛上其他教堂常见的蓝色)以及装饰华丽的钟楼,都与周围的景色一样上镜。
教堂内部更加精美,墙壁和天花板上装饰着美丽的壁画。精美的木雕和金属工艺与之相得益彰,其中最引人注目的当属从圆顶垂下的巨型枝形吊灯。
幸运的是,教堂内部允许拍照(虽然不能使用闪光灯),这样可以更好地记录下这座人造奇迹。教堂免费入场,但设有捐款箱,欢迎捐款。教堂每周七天开放,周一至周六上午9:30至晚上11:00,周日上午7:00至晚上11:00。