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The Church of the Holy Cross’ intricate architectural style

Religious Sites

Anogyra village, Limassol +357 25 222 679 +357 25 221 496

Overview

Built in the fifteenth century upon the foundations of an early Christian basilica, the Church of the Holy Cross is located in the village of Anogyra, one of Limassol district’s villages which pays tribute to local customs.

The Church of the Holy Cross is a monastery complex, with an intricate architectural style and a single nave. Its dome is decorated with Byzantine wall paintings, which, despite their poor condition, are exceptional examples of the era’s painting style.  

Surrounded by carob orchards, the village is located halfway between Limassol and Paphos, 400 metres above sea level, and retains its traditional character and local customs. Carob, also known as Cyprus’ ‘black gold’, is used to make ‘pasteli’, a traditional toffee-like sweet that continues to be an important part of the village’s character.

The church is open all year round and is entrance free.

MyCyprusTravel Tip

The Church of the Holy Cross is set in a village which is surrounded by local Carob trees. Carobs where once known as the island's 'black gold' and is still used today to make traditional toffee-like sweets

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