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CYPRUS GUIDE - A historical and sightseeing guide for the island of Cyprus

The Republic of Cyprus.

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An intro to Cyprus
The history of Cyprus in Chronological order
 
FAMAGUSTA REGION
Famagusta info & history
Famagusta places to visit
Ayia Napa where to stay
Protaras where to stay
LARNACA REGION
Larnaca info & history
Larnaca places to visit
Larnaca where to stay
LIMASSOL REGION
Limassol info & history
Limassol places to visit
Limassol where to stay
NICOSIA REGION
Nicosia info & history
Nicosia places to visit
Nicosia where to stay
PAPHOS REGION
Paphos info & history
Paphos places to visit
Paphos where to stay
TROODOS MOUNTAINS
Troodos info & history
Troodos places to visit
Troodos where to stay
 
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FAMAGUSTA (AMMOCHOSTOS)
 
   
Places to visit in Famagusta
 
 
AYIA NAPA CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF THE FORESTS
Ayia Napa Church of Our Lady of the Forests, Ayia Napa, Famagusta, Cyprus.
Originally a fishing village, it is now a major tourist resort. The charming mediaeval monastery dedicated to 'Our Lady of the Forests' stands in the middle of the village, surrounded by a hugh wall. It's 16th century church is partly underground, and carved into the rock. The hostel west of the church belongs to the World Council of Churches. The ancient sycamore tree in front of the south gate is believed to be over 600 years old.
Ayia Napa is Greek for Saint Napa,
the patron saint of the town, whose Venetian-era monastery is in the center of the town. Ayia Napa is a resort on at the far eastern end of the south coast of the island of Cyprus

THE VILLAGE OF DERYNEIA
Agios Theodoros ton Chortakion Church, Sotira village, Famagusta, Cyprus.

Deryneia - The village has three interesting churches; the small domed 17th century of Agios Georgios, the 15th century Agia Marina church, and a church dedicated to the Virgin Mary with excellent 17th century icons. From this village, one may gaze on the 'ghost town' of Ammochostos, now under occupation by the Turkish forces. Once the most popular holiday resort in Cyprus, Ammochostos lies desolate since 1974, as all its inhabitants are now refugees.

 
 
THE VILLAGE OF SOTIRA
Panagia Asprovouniotissa Church, Avgorou, Famagusta, Cyprus

Sotira - There are five Byzantine churches of considerable importance as regards to their architectural style, and the beauty of their masonry.The church of Agios Mamas lies at the eastern entrance to the village. It dates back to the early 16th century, as do most of its surviving wall paintings.
About one kilometre to the west, is the cruciform church of Panagia Chordakiotissa, the church of Agios Georgios Chortakion, and the church of Agios Theodoros (only the narthex survives).

 

THE VILLAGES OF LIOPETRI & FRENAROS
The 12th century Byzantine church of Archangelos Michail, Frenaros village, Famagusta, Cyprus.

Liopetri - At Liopetri, you'll find a 16th century church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and the 15th century church of Agios Andronikos, which has an octagonal dome and murals, which can still be distinguished in the apse. Today, Liopetri still continues with the traditional craft of basket-making, that it is well renowned for.
Frenaros - The village of Frenaros has its own small Byzantine churches, Agios Andronikos and Archangelos Michail date back to the 12th century, whilst the church of Agia Marina has some interesting frescoes, painted by different artists.
 

 

 

POTAMOS LIOPETRIOU, WITH THE OLD RELICS OF AN OLD VENETIAN WATCH TOWER
Potamos Liopetrious within the Old Relics of the Venetian Watchtower, Famagusta, Cyprus.

Potamos Liopetriou - A picturesque fishing refuge. Nearby are the remains of a Venetian watch-tower. The French poet Arthur Rimbaud worked in this area in the 1880's.

 
 
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