1474 steep-pitched timber-roof UNESCO church painted by local master Minas with vibrant post-Byzantine murals.
The Church of Archangel Michael is an internationally cherished UNESCO World Heritage site situated in the mountain village of Pedoulas. Founded in 1474 by the local priest Basil Chamados, it exemplifies the Troodos timber-roof architectural style.
The entire interior is painted by the Cypriot artist Minas, featuring vivid local post-Byzantine frescoes depicting the Passion cycle and a towering fresco of the Archangel Michael.
Located within the village of Pedoulas; follow directional signs from the main village road.
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