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The Twin Churches of the Templars and Hospitallers

Posted under Famagusta, History on Sunday, 25 October 2009 by Lavinia Neville Smith
The Twin Churches of the Templars and Hospitallers | Famagusta Close to the main square are the two 14th C churches that have undergone several periods of refurbishment yet for the most part stay resolutely closed. The interiors have little of interest and only the coats of arms over one doorway...
The Twin Churches of the Templars and Hospitallers

Church of SS Peter and Paul

Posted under Famagusta, History on Sunday, 25 October 2009 by Lavinia Neville Smith
Church of SS Peter and Paul | Famagusta This church, lies to the south of the palace and though closed to the public is in good repair. It was used at one time as a mosque, the remains of the minaret can still be seen tumbled to the ground on the south west corner, it has also been a public...
Church of SS Peter and Paul