Nearby to the village of Sipahi is the Aya Trias Basilica, which dates back to the 6th century A.D. and has three sections: to the west is the exterior atrium; to the southeast are the annexes and the baptistery. The floor is covered with impressive colourful sixth century mosaics bearing geometric shapes, leaves and crosses, which, according to an inscription on the mosaics, were made by Heraclos...
The word “kantara” means “arch” in Arabic. The easternmost of the three castles on the Five Finger Mountains, the Kantara castle is in fact perched upon an arch, about 700 metres above sea level and can be reached via Iskele, commanding impressive views of the surrounding bays on both sides of North Cyprus - and across into Turkey and sometimes even Lebanon too on a clear day.. Well-positioned to ...
Situated at the tip of the stunning Karpaz Panhandle, on a point known as the Cape of Saint Andrea, this intriguing monastery is dedicated to Saint Andrew (Apostle Andreas). According to the Bible, St. Andrew was the first person to be called for induction to priesthood by Christ, and it was on this spot that St. Andrew briefly disembarked in Cyprus on his final missionary crossing back to his Pal...
Close to the site of ancient Karpasia, are the ruins of the 10th century Ayios Philon church. Philon was the saint who converted the people of Karpaz to Christianity in the 4th century. Built on the foundations of former Hellenistic and Roman periods, this early 5th century church comprises of three parts: a basilica court surrounded by columns, a bishops place, and sundry buildings. Colourful mos...
