Asinou - Panagia Phorbiotissa

The Panagia Phorbiotissa church features stone walls decorated with frescoes from different periods, including original paintings from 1105 and later additions from the 14th century.

The church was founded around 1099 by magistrate Nikiforos the Great, who later became monk Nikolaos, and functioned as a monastery until the late 18th century.

The interior walls display medieval frescoes representing religious figures and biblical scenes, demonstrating the artistic techniques and religious expressions of Byzantine Cyprus.

Visitors can explore the church from Monday to Saturday between 9:00 and 16:00, while Sunday visits are possible from 11:00 to 16:00, with free admission.

The narthex, added in the second half of the 12th century, contains architectural elements influenced by Constantinople styles, with arched lateral walls and donor representations.

Location: Nikitari

Inception: 1105

Part of: Painted Churches in the Troödos Region

GPS coordinates: 35.04628,32.97346

Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:41