Panagia tou Araka, Byzantine church in Lagoudera, Cyprus.
The Orthodox church stands on the slopes of Madari peak in the Troodos Mountains, featuring a single aisle and dome with a cross-shaped roof.
The church's interior frescoes, completed in December 1192 by Theodore Apsevdis, represent one of the most complete Middle Byzantine painting collections in Cyprus.
The temple's walls display numerous religious scenes, including the Virgin of the Passion and portraits of seven Cypriot Saints in the semi-circular apse.
The church maintains regular visiting hours, and visitors need to contact the local priest in advance to arrange access to this UNESCO World Heritage site.
The northern wall presents a series of 17th-century frescoed figures alongside a wooden icon screen from 1673.
Location: Lagoudera
Part of: Painted Churches in the Troödos Region
GPS coordinates: 34.96550,33.00620
Latest update: March 10, 2025 11:11
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