Overview
Built in the fifteenth century, the Archangel Michael Church is the crown jewel of the village of Pedoulas; it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The small church was built in 1474 by a local painter named Minas, who came from the area of Marathasa. On two levels, the church is completely decorated in the local post-Byzantine style that developed prior to Venetian rule. On the upper level, there are eleven paintings from the Festival Cycle; on the lower level, there are depictions of the saints. The Crucifixion and the Ascension are depicted in the pediments.
The church is single-aisled and has a sloping mountain roof. The narthex, which extends to its south and west sides, was used as a loft for women due to the small size of the church, while only men were allowed to enter the main church. A wooden templon of the same period has remained intact and serves as an excellent example of its kind.
The entrance to the church is free of charge and is accessible to wheelchairs.
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