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Saint John Cathedral, Lefkosia, Cyprus
It was built by Archbishop Nikiforos in 1662 on the site of a 14th century Benedictine chapel dedicated to St John the Evangelist. It was turned into an Orthodox monastery in 1426 when the Benedictine Order left the island following the Mameluke…
The Church of Panayia tou Araka, Lagoudera, Troodos, Nicosia
The Church of Panagia tou Araka. The 12th century church of Panagia tou Araka is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site. It contains some of the finest frescoes of the late Comnenian style (1192) comparable to those prevailing throughout Greece, the…
Saint Paraskevi Church, Geroskipou, Paphos, Cyprus
One of the most interesting and beautiful Byzantine churches in Cyprus. It dates to the 9th century and is a three-aisles five-domed basilica. Its frescoes date from the 9th to the 15th centuries.
Church of Timios Stavros (Holy Cross), Anogyra, Limassol, Cyprus
Situated south-west of the village, the church has 15th century murals of Palaeologue technique. The church is built in the north-east corner of an early Christian basilica that was divided into rooms known as monastery.
Mosaic in Panayia Angeloktisti Church, Kiti, Larnaca, Cyprus
This 11th century Byzantine church was erected over
the ruins of an Early Christian basilica. The original apse of the basilica has survived together with one of the finest pieces of Byzantine art, a rare 6th century mosaic of Virgin and Child…
the ruins of an Early Christian basilica. The original apse of the basilica has survived together with one of the finest pieces of Byzantine art, a rare 6th century mosaic of Virgin and Child…
The Church of Saint John Lambadistis, Troodos, Cyprus
Originally a monastery, today’s church of Saint John Lambadistis is a complex of three churches: Agios Irakleidios (11th century), Saint John Lambadistis (1731) and a Latin chapel – all under a single pitched roof. The church is a listed UNESCO…
The Church of Saint Nicholas tis Stegis, Troodos, Cyprus
The church of Saint Nicholas tis Stegis (St. Nicholas of the Roof) stands about 5 km from Kakopetria. It once belonged to a monastery complex. It is covered entirely in wall paintings dating from the 11th to the 17th centuries and is considered one…
Saint Mamas, Louvaras, Limassol, Cyprus
The small church of Saint Mamas was built in 1455 and decorated with wall paintings signed by artist Philipos Goul.
Saint Lazarus Church
The magnificent 9th century stone church of Saint Lazarus was built by Byzantine Emperor Leo VI in the 9th century and restored in the 17th century. The church is one of the most remarkable examples of Byzantine architecture in Cyprus.
Saint Sophia, Nicosia
Φωτογραφία από την δεκαετία του 1950-1960 από την εκκλησία της Άγιας Σοφίας.