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Μοναστήρι του Τίμιου Σταυρού στο Όμοδος
Φωτογραφία με θέμα την αρχιτεκτονική του Ομόδους από μαθητή του φωτογραφικού ομίλου της Απεητείου Ανωτέρας Σχολής, κατά τη διάρκεια…
Bell tower
Stone bell tower of the Katholicon, the main church of the Monastery of St Neophytos. The stones are cut from the near by Melissovounos hill. the bell tower is crowned with eight greek acroteria angularia around an ornamental cross.
Capital of a Parapet
Capital of a Parapet is usually a stone structure ornamenting the corridors of a building.
Latin wash-basin
Excellent work of stone in huge dimensions. Its use is unknown in the garden of the Monastery.
Stone parapet
Ornamental parapet with cross relief with the initials JESUS CHRIST IS VICTORIUS (ΙΣ ΧΣ ΝΙ ΚΑ)
Hand-grinder and a drum of a column
The hand-grinder was used mainly for wheat in producing flour. The upper slab was slowly gliding on the lower slab and wheat was being inserted from the hole in the middle.
Stone capital
This capital underwent elaborate curving in the traditional way for fifteenth century buildings in Cyprus. Its original position is unknown.
Marble capital
This terribly mutilated and aesthetically moving marble capital is found outside the museum of the Monastery. Its original site is unknown.
Stone capital
This stone capital is curved according to the traditional way of Cypriot 15th century capitals. It is found at the entrance of the museum of the Monastery. Its original place is unknown.
Marble capital
This marble capital is found at the entrance of the museum of the Monastery. Its original placement is unknown