The church of Ayia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa was built around 1500 AD. in place of a small Latin church, which, in turn, was built on the site of an ancient temple, destroyed in 59 AD during the earthquake. At the turn of the XV and XVI centuries, the Lusignan dynasty, which ruled Cyprus since the days of the crusades, after the conquest of the island by Richard the Lionheart and the transfer of the island to the Templars, was finally interrupted. The reason for this was the death of Jacob III. His mother Caterina Cornaro left Cyprus and settled in Italy. The island was ruled by advisors of the Republic of Venice. Translated with Google Translate
A spontaneous walk through the city told the legends of ancient churches and the history of the Jewish mother, who became the patron saint of the ancient Roman catacombs. Also, the city’s biggest mole was beautifully decorated for Christmas, there was a very beautiful ceramic workshop and the revelation that the most delicious meat dish on the island is connected with theft. It was wonderful adventure! Translated with Google Translate
Don't be afraid to get lost in new places!
