Church of Saint Theodora

Although the original church was founded in honor of Saint George, today it honors Saint Theodora of Arta, the queen and protector of the city, connecting the past, present, and future of the city. The original church was built in the 11th century in the form of a three-aisled basilica. In 1270, Queen Theodora renovated the church, which functioned as a women's monastery, and added the narthex and the two gables. In the 13th century, the outer narthex and the two pillar-supported side narthexes were added. After the death of her husband, Queen Theodora became a nun in the monastery until the end of her life.