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In the period that spans the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, residences with neoclassical architectural features were built in Morphou. This particular architectural style is known for the adoption of architectural elements and forms…

In the period that spans the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, residences with neoclassical architectural features were built in Morphou. This particular architectural style is known for the adoption of architectural elements and forms…

Built circa 1904 to the single-naved basilica type, the church is covered by groin vaults. It was converted by the Turks into a mosque, its southern gate blocked to accommodate the mihrab.

It was built in the late 19th century to the single-naved basilica type, covered by groin vaults. After 1974, the church was desecrated and plundered, then turned into a “theatrical stage”. Today it houses a Turkish settler.

It was built in the late 19th century to the single-naved basilica type, covered by groin vaults. After 1974, the church was desecrated and plundered, then turned into a “theatrical stage”. Today it houses a Turkish settler.

The church was built in 1953 to the three-aisled basilica plan. Plundered by the Turks after 1974, it was converted into a mosque in 1977.

In the tiny island of Petra tou Limnite, one of the oldest settlements in Cyprus (7000-5310 B.C.) was discovered. Here, the Swedish Archaeological Mission carried out excavations between 1927 and 1931. The fate of antiquities remains unknown, as the…

In antiquity, Soloi was one of the most significant city-kingdoms in Cyprus, on its north coast (Morphou area). It was the seat of an important kingdom which throve from the Classical until the Paleochristian period. With the exception of the Theatre…

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.

The Boys' School (1926) is built in the neoclassical style which was the
prevalent style used for the construction of schools in the whole of Cyprus
during the late nineteenth and the first half of the twentieth century.