Top Historic Sights in Dipkarpaz, Cyprus
Explore the historic highlights of Dipkarpaz
Ayios Philon Church
Ayios Philon Church was built in the 10th century, on top of a much earlier, possibly 5th Century, basilica, and is virtually all that remains of the ancient Phoenician port of Karpasia. Founded by King Pygmalion of Cyprus, it was a flourishing trading port, half way between Salamis and Anatolia. It was, however, abandoned in 802, after Arab raiders burnt and sacked it and its inhabitants moved inland, founding Dipkarpaz. ...
Founded: 10th century |
Location:
Dipkarpaz, Cyprus
Panagia Eleousa Church
Panagia Eleousa church dates to the 16th century, and is two aisled, rather than the three which would be more normal for the style of the time. The aisles end in a pair of cylindrical apses. Outside the church are the remains of the monastery which this church once served. The two aisles are separated by a double archway, with the northern aisle being much smaller than the southern one. This difference in size can also ...
Founded: 16th century |
Location:
Dipkarpaz, Cyprus