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The image depicts the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens (Metropolis) at night, located in Athens, Greece. The grand, Neo-Byzantine style cathedral is illuminated by artificial light against a dark sky. The facade is constructed from light-colored stone and features a wide, multi-tiered stone staircase leading up to three arched entrances. The central entrance and the one to its left are flanked by ornate white marble columns with intricate capitals. Dark, richly carved wooden doors with circular motifs are visible within each arch, with two prominent in the center and left. Above the arches, a large, rectangular mosaic panel displays religious figures and scenes, including the Annunciation, in vibrant colors with gold accents. Higher on the facade, a large rose window is centered above the mosaic, surrounded by decorative stonework and flanked by tall, narrow windows featuring multiple small circular and cross-shaped openings. Two bell towers rise on either side of the central structure. The left tower displays a red and gold flag with an emblem, likely the flag of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. The right tower displays a vertically hung Greek national flag (blue with a white cross), below which a blue banner featuring a white stylized figure of the Virgin Mary is suspended. The building's roofline and tower tops are adorned with decorative stone carvings and culminate in crosses. To the right of the main entrance, a multi-globular street lamp stands, and a black metal handrail runs alongside the steps. A small informational sign is affixed to the stone wall on the right. No people are visible in the scene.
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