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In the neighborhood of Kavaki
The route is about 1 km long, lasts about 50 minutes and is of moderate difficulty. It gives the visitor the opportunity to explore the so-called Kavaki, a picturesque district at the southeastern end of old Xanthi, located in the immediate vicinity of the river Kosynthos.

The district was named after a poplar tree (kavaki) that is said to have existed in the courtyard of the church of Pammegistoi Taxiarchs, a three-aisled basilica inextricably linked to the area. Starting from the homonymous square, the traveler will be able to see small and large traditional buildings, which coexist in narrow streets and compose the landscape of a neighborhood, which was created by tobacco workers and small professionals.

Alongside these buildings, however, other impressive ones coexist, such as the Mega Kin Cinema, the Karadimoglou Mansion and the Xenia Hotel, where the route ends. Thus, the visitor can explore the harmonious coexistence of traditional and modern architectural elements, which characterize the city of Xanthi and are perfectly expressed in the district of Kavaki.

68. Chapel of Panagia Dexia

Brief documentation:

The Chapel of Panagia Dexia is located at the junction of Silivrias and Pindarou streets in the old town of Xanthi. It is not known when it was founded or who its builder was. In 1934 it was referred to as Agios Vasilios.
The chapel is built on an elevated level. Access to it is via a staircase that leads to an introductory space on the west side of the chapel. The building has arched openings, windows in the introductory space, in the central hall of the chapel and in the semi-cylindrical space of the sanctuary that opens to the east. The building has a gabled roof, it is tiled, while the sanctuary has a separate roof. Under the roof level a decorative stepped cornice is formed. There is a small bell attached to the north-east side of the building, while in front of the altar there is a small garden with a tree.
It is one of the many chapels located in the Mitropoleos district, very close to the center of the old Xanthi.

Category of thematic interest:  ARCHITECTURAL/HISTORICAL AND RELIGIOUS INTEREST

History:

The Chapel of Panagia Dexia is located at the junction of Silivrias and Pindarou streets in the old town of Xanthi. It is not known when it was founded or who its builder was. In 1934 it was referred to as Agios Vasilios.

Elements of architecture:

The chapel is built on an elevated level. Access to it is via a staircase that leads to an introductory space on the west side of the chapel. The building has arched openings, windows in the introductory space, in the central hall of the chapel and in the semi-cylindrical space of the sanctuary that opens to the east. The building has a gabled roof, it is tiled, while the sanctuary has a separate roof. Under the roof level a stepped cornice is formed. There is a bell attached to the north-east side of the building, while in front of the altar there is a small garden.

Description of other elements:

It is one of the many chapels located in the Mitropoleos district, very close to the center of the old Xanthi.

Purpose - Use: Church building

Characterization: Government Gazette 612Β/30-4-1976 and Government Gazette 661/Β/17-5-1976, Government Gazette 1097 Δ/14.12-1995

Dating (period): Unknown

Year of construction: Unknown

Location of the monument: 41.14374853857103, 24.889174521006765

Bibliographic references:

•    "Churches, Monasteries and Chapels of the Old Town", Thomas Exarchou, Old Town Celebrations, 2000
•    "The Churches of Old Xanthi", Georgios Tsigaras, Municipal Development Enterprise of Xanthi, Holy Metropolis of Xanthi and Peritheoriou, 2008

 Address: Intersection of Silivria and Pindarou streets

Visitable: No

 

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