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is built in 16. century. Frescoes are influenced by both western and Byzantine styles. On the hill overlooking Palaichori there is
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with Byzantine arts and icons from churches of Palaichori and surrounding villages. Museum exhibits art from 12. to 17. century.
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is from about 16th -17th century. The Church of Saint Luke is built 1918. In village there is also
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are among the most complete of the Late Byzantine period in Cyprus. Paintings are influenced by
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Palaichori was first mentioned in 13th century documents. It is believed that
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The church of the Transfiguration of the Saviour, Palaichori
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and some western art, but at same time keeping own style.
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The statue of the Cypriot Mother overlooks village.
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Palaichori is located in Cyprus
34°55′22″N 33°5′42″E / 34.92278°N 33.09500°E / 34.92278; 33.09500
Cyprus
District
Nicosia District
Time zone
UTC+2
EET
DST
UTC+3
EEST
www.palaichori.org
Greek
Nicosia District
Cyprus
Palaichori Oreinis
Palaichori Morphou
Knights Templar
Henry II of Jerusalem
Metamorfosis tou Sotiros
Greek
UNESCO
World Heritage Site
Painted Churches in the Troödos Region
art of Palaiologan period
EOKA
Michael Zampelas
Michalis Karaolis
Polycarpos Georgadjis

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