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St Nikolas Church

St Nikolas Church

This is one of 3 remaining Byzantine churches in Famagusta.

St Nikolas is a small double-aisled church that history has taken its toll on, although some parts still remain and are visible.

The structure had 2 domes, noticeable at the top of the piers. Below the window of the dome, a visible groove indicates something was lowered from here, possibly a chandelier or maybe the church bell.

Three small holes in the wall create a triangular formation and behind these are hollow spaces made of clay pots that have been built in – a technique that lightened load to make it structurally more reliable.

At the same time, these pots were thought to create better acoustics, creating a more heavenly aura. If you try chanting you can judge for yourself.

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