Painted Churches in the Troodos Region
- States
- Cyprus
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1985
- Location
- Troodos Region, Districts of Nicosia and Limassol
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 34.92027778, 33.09583333
- Last Visited
- 2025
- UNESCO ID
- 351
- WH Site
- 351
The Painted Churches, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Cyprus, are a collection of ten Byzantine churches renowned for their exceptional frescoes and murals dating from the 11th to 16th centuries. Nestled in a mountainous region, these small, stone-built structures showcase a unique blend of Byzantine and post-Byzantine art, reflecting the island's rich cultural and religious history. Their well-preserved wall paintings depict biblical scenes, saints, and intricate decorative patterns, offering a glimpse into medieval artistic traditions. Recognized in 1985, this site highlights Cyprus's significant contribution to global heritage.
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Points (10)
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• Ayios Ionannis (St. John) Lambadhistis Monastery
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• Church of Archangelos Michael (Archangel Michael)
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• Church of Ayia Sotira (of the Transfiguration of the Savior) tou Soteros
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• Church of Ayios Nikolaos (St. Nicholas) tis Steyis
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• Church of Panayia (The Virgin)
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• Church of Panayia (The Virgin) Phorviotissa (Asinou)
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• Church of Panayia (The Virgin) Podhithou
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• Church of Panayia (The Virgin) tou Arakou
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• Church of Stavros (Holy Cross) Ayiasmati
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• Church of Timios Stavros (Holy Cross)