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It belongs to the late 19th century single-naved basilica type. The church was plundered by the Turks and burnt. Part of its upper structure as well as the western groin vault have collapsed. In fact, the entire chapel is at risk of entire collapse.

Built in 1930, the chapel lies on the southwestern part of the village. Plundered after 1974, it has been converted into a stable. Today it lies in ruins.

This is the only church still exists in Lefka. It is a single-aisled barrel-vaulted medieval church. After 1974 was looted and severely damaged in a fire which left its interior completely burnt.

Built in 1879, the church possibly incorporates parts of an older building. Today it lies inside a military camp of the occupying forces and is therefore inaccessible.

Built in 1973, the church was awaiting inauguration when the July 1974 events occurred. The Turks have been using it as a mosque without having undertaken any repair works since.

The church dates back to the 15th – 16th centuries with later additions. After 1974 the church was plundered. Fragments of 16th century wall paintings are preserved to this day. The “Descent into Hades” is represented on the south wall,…

A medieval church probably dating to the 16th century, it belongs to the single-aisled barrel-vaulted type. The church was looted by the Turks. Its wall paintings have been completely destroyed, as well as the cemetery in the churchyard.

A 13th or 14th century structure, the building was renovated in the 16th century. It was decorated with wall paintings. The chapel was burnt in a fire, then turned by Turks into a stable. Today it is inaccessible, as it falls within a military zone

It is the principal church of Avlona, probably built in the 16th century and restored later. The church was converted into a mosque, with its cross and belfry bell removed. Today it lies within a military zone.

Dating back to the 11th-12th centuries, the church stands on the northeastern part of the village. Plundered after 1974, today it is inaccessible as it falls within a military zone used by the Turkish army.