Sourp Magar, Armenian monastery in Kyrenia, Cyprus.
The monastery complex sits 530 meters above sea level in a forested valley of the Pentadaktylos mountain range, north of Nicosia.
Founded around 1000 AD as a Coptic monastery, Sourp Magar transferred to Armenian ownership in 1425 following increased Armenian presence after Cilicia's fall.
The monastery functioned as an important stop for Armenian pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem and housed a collection of valuable manuscripts until 1947.
The site remains inaccessible due to its location in Northern Cyprus, with structural elements deteriorating from lack of maintenance since 1974.
Local residents called it the Blue Monastery because of the distinctive color applied to its doors and windows during the Ottoman period.
Location: Kyrenia
Architectural style: Armenian architecture
GPS coordinates: 35.28760,33.52200
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:02
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