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Cyprus: Cities
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Ammochostos
Area (Famagousta)
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Places
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Paralimni
Since Turkish military occupation of Ammochostos in 1974,
this small town has become the temporary administrative
center of the district. Twin aisled vaulted church,
dedicated to Virgin Mary (Panagia), is decorated with
unusual 18th century porcelain plates. Church, parts of
which belong to 13th century, houses a small
ecclesiastical Museum. Other interesting churches are also
to be found in the area.
Agia Napa
Originally a fishing village, it is now a major tourist
resorts. Charming mediaeval monastery dedicated to
"Our Lady of Forests" stands in the middle of
the village, surrounded by a high wall. Its 16th century
church is partly underground and cut into the rock. The
hostel, West of the church, belongs to World Council of
Churches. The ancient sycamore tree, in front of South
gate, is believed to be over 600 years old. Marine Life
Museum could be found within the premises of Agia Napa
Municipality.
Deryneia
Village has three interesting churches; the small domed
17th century church of Agios Georgios, 15th century Agia
Marina church, and a church dedicated to Virgin Mary with
excellent 17th century icons. From this village one may
gaze on "ghost city" of Ammochostos. Once the
most popular holiday resort in Cyprus, Ammochostos lies
desolate since 1974, as all its inhabitants are now
refugees.
Sotira
There are five Byzantine Churches of considerable
importance as regards their architectural style and the
beauty of masonry.
Church of Agios Mamas lies at Eastern entrance to the
village. It dates back to the early 16th century, as do
most of its surviving wall paintings. About one kilometer
to the West is the cruciform church of Panagia
Chordakiotissa, Church of Agios Georgios Chortakion and
the church of Agios Theodoros (only the narthex survives).
In the center of the village lies Church of Metamorphosis
tou Sotiros (13th-16th centuries), which displays
excellent examples of post-Komninian art (early 13th
century). In the center of the village is a small
ecclesiastical museum. Tel: (03) 92 39 32
Liopetri
Here is a 16th century church dedicated to Virgin Mary and
15th century church of Agios Andronikos, with an octagonal
dome and murals, which can still be distinguished in the
apse. Liopetri still carries on the traditional craft of
basket making.
Frenaros
Village of Frenaros has its own small Byzantine churches.
Two of them, Agios Andronikos and Archangelos Michail date
back to 12th century. Church of Agia Marina has some
interesting frescoes painted by different artists.
Potamos Liopetriou
A picturesque fishing refuge. Nearby are the remains of a
Venetian watchtower. French poet, Arthur Rimbaud, has
worked in this area in 1880s.
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