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Metamorfosis tou Sotiro

Metamorfosis tou Sotiro (Transfiguration of the Saviour) is one of the painted churches of the Troodos Mountains. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001.

About this building

The church was built in the 16th century and as many other painted churches in the Troodos region, it is a single-nave church with a pitched timber roof. The interior of the church is completely covered with wall paintings from the Palaiologan Renaissance, the latest stage of Byzantine art.

Key Features

  • Interior features
  • Atmosphere / quiet space
  • Wildlife
  • Links to national heritage

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Timios Stavros Church

Timios Stavrou, built in the 14th century, is one of the painted churches of the Troodos World Heritage Site. Its interior is filled with frescoes from the Paleolian period (1261-1453).

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