Ayios Mamas: a medieval chapel in Sotira, Ammochostos

A small medieval chapel, dedicated to Ayios Mamas, is situated in Sotira, Ammochostos District, a fine example of the single, octagonal domed Frankish-Byzantine chapels in Cyprus. Ayios Mamas is situated in close distance to the Church of Metamorphosis, another Byzantine monument in Sotira, and approx. 10km to the south of Ammochostos city. The chapel was

The Medieval Bridges of Cyprus

Deep in the forest of Paphos and towards mountainous Limassol, there are three medieval bridges, known as the ”Venetian Bridges” of Cyprus. Built by the Venetians [1489 – 1571 AD], the three bridges used as cross-points within the area, connecting villages and cities. The Venetian Bridges used to be meeting points and important localities; today

Ayia Mavri Chapel: a chapel hidden in the woods

Towards the Pitsilia region, east of mount Olympos in Troodos Mountains, there is a small medieval chapel dedicated to Ayia Mavri. Hidden in the woods of mountainous Limassol, on the banks of Kryos River, the small chapel awakes senses of olden, forgotten times. The Chapel is situated between the villages of Koilani and Pera Pedi

The Church of Panagia Katholiki

Dating back to medieval times, Panagia Katholiki was the main church of the people of Kouklia (Palaepaphos) at that time. The Church and the Lusignian Manor House are the oldest medieval structures of the ancient city. The Church of Panagia Katholiki is situated just next to the famous Sanctuary of Aphrodite in Palaepaphos. It was

Medieval Castle of Paphos

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