Agios Mamas Church, Morphou
Aziz Mamas Kilisesi
A Byzantine-Gothic church in Güzelyurt (Morphou) with an icon museum, housing the marble sarcophagus of St Mamas.
The Church of Agios Mamas was built in the Byzantine period and rebuilt in the 15th century. It blends Byzantine and Gothic elements, and its interior holds a finely carved wooden icon screen and the marble sarcophagus of St Mamas. St Mamas is one of Cyprus's most beloved saints, and legend says he rode a lion to catch tax evaders. The church is now open as an icon museum, and next door is the local archaeology and natural history museum. Admission is cheap. It can be combined with Soli Ancient City and Vouni Palace for a day trip.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00 (confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Ancient Soli
- Lapta (Lapithos)
- Lambousa
- Escape Beach
- Karmi (Karaman) Village
- St. Hilarion Castle
- Archangel Michael Icon Museum
- Kyrenia Harbour