Agios Antonios Byzantine Church

EXCURSIONS / Religious Monuments / Larnaca / Agios Antonios Byzantine Church
The Byzantine church of Agios Antonios in Kellia probably dates back to the 9th century and is one of the most leading Byzantine churches in Cyprus.

It's registered cruciform domed (four arches forming cross and which support at their center a dome) and three wings and became very serious repairs. Because of the many transformations over the centuries, today takes the form of cross-shaped church [the arches of the roof as a cross].

There monastic until 12th aiona.Logo long-term desolation and abandonment, many of the paintings are lost. After the intercommunal riots of 1963-64 Turkish villagers convert the church into a military outpost. Maintained significant frescoes survived the 9th, 11th and 13th century.

 

Σχετικά Άρθρα


Rizoelia - Pyla E4 Long Distance...

The first part of the route crosses the Rizoelia National Forest Park, a recreation area which offers you a wide range of...


Atalanti Nature Trail

Starting point and end of the Path Atalanta is the Troodos Square. The starting kiosk is located in the northwest of the...


Faros Beach -Pervolia

Faros Beach is one of the smallest and most beautiful beaches of Larnaca.


Fyti Weaving Museum

Fyti village is renowned for its own special style of weaving dating back to medieval times.