Church of Panagia Mouzeviki – Agios Minas
Between Apozari and Doltso, in one of Kastoria’s most historic neighbourhoods where churches follow one another in close succession, you will find the Church of Panagia Mouzeviki, also known as Agios Minas. The church’s current name derives from the fresco of Agios Minas, the patron saint of Kastoria, which is located on the western side of the church and directly connects the monument with the city’s liberation and its contemporary devotional tradition. It is a single-nave elongated basilica with a later women’s gallery, decorated with frescoes belonging to three different centuries and four distinct painting phases. The decoration began in the late 14th century and was completed in 1650. Substantial parts of the frescoes survive in good condition today, allowing you to trace the evolution of artistic styles over time. Particularly noteworthy are the two 17th-century phases, both for their scale and the number of scenes, reflecting the vibrant artistic activity of the period.
