MONASTERY OF TIMIOS STAVROS
CENTRAL GREECE
Image Number 408
The small Monastery Church of "Timios Stavros" in Doliana-Trikala is located in central Greece about 80 klm from Meteroa. The church has 13 domes and is among the most remarkable Greek Byzantine churches. It was built in the end of 17th century, in basilica order, and it consists of three aisles. It initially functioned as a monastery but it was abandoned in 1924. It has recently been restored with assistance from the European Community.
TECHNICAL NOTES
The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/69th second and aperture F5.6. 45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.