Orthodox Church Architecture
Astoria is a primarily residential area with certain streets and avenue lined with commercial space. Some of the most ornate structures in the neighborhood are the Greek Orthodox churches. Exterior wise, it has a typical composition of Greek orthodox churches with rounded dome tops. In their interiors, it is filled head to toe with ornate and beautiful iconography of different saints and religious representations.
Saint Markella Greek Orthodox Church
St Demetrios Astoria Greek Orthodox
Interior and Iconography
Athens Square Park
This park is unlike any other in the city. Children play soccer and elders play chess in the presence of artistically crafted sculptures of Ancient Greeks figures and gods, such as Athena, Sophocles, and Socrates.
Socrates Sculpture Park
This recreational space is home to seasonally changing sculpture displays. Plays are performed on site on the site’s amphitheater.
Small Amphitheater
Entrance
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