Church of St. Nicholas Rangavas, Athens

Originally part of the Rangavas family estate, this typical 11th-century Byzantine church, which was reconstructed in the 18th century and partially restored to its former grandeur in the late 1970s, integrates marble columns and other remnants of ancient structures into its outer walls. Situated in Pláka, it is among the cherished parish churches of the area and is frequently chosen for vibrant Greek weddings, often extending into the streets on weekends.

Notably, it was the first church in Athens to acquire a bell following the War of Independence in 1821, and this bell rang out as a symbol of the city's liberation from German occupation on October 12, 1944.