Agios Philon Church
Ayfilon / Άγιος Φίλων
An isolated 12th-century stone church on the north coast, built over the ruins of ancient Karpasia and still showing remnants of mosaic floors.
Agios Philon Church stands on the coast just north of Dipkarpaz. This 12th-century Byzantine stone church was built over the remains of an early 5th-century Christian basilica, and scattered around it are the ruins of the ancient city of Karpasia, including broken walls, column bases and sections of mosaic floor. The church looks out over a brilliant blue bay, and the desolate scenery is especially photogenic at sunset. Entry to the site is free, and there is a small restaurant and guesthouse nearby.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Dipkarpaz (Rizokarpaso)
- Aphendrika
- Karpas Wild Donkeys
- Golden Beach (Nangomi)
- Ayia Trias Basilica
- Apostolos Andreas Monastery
- Yialousa & Agios Thyrsos
- Cape Apostolos Andreas (Zafer Burnu)