Archbishop's Palace in Cyprus, Nicosia resort
Rating: 7,6/10 (800 votes)  The Archbishop's Palace is located on the square of Archbishop Cyprian. It took 4 years to build (1956-1960). The palace is a three-storey building in the Venetian style. This historic building is the main residence of the current Archbishop of Cyprus. In 1957, during a military coup, the new Archbishop's palace was seriously damaged. The In the 80s of the XX century, it was restored and restored. But in the palace, the bedroom of Archbishop Makarios remained unchanged, his heart is kept in a special vessel. A bust of Archbishop Cyprian and a large bronze statue of Makarios III (archbishop from 1950 to 1977 and the first President of Cyprus). We also recommend reading Venetian Walls in Cyprus, Nicosia Resort Topic: Archbishop's Palace in Cyprus, Nicosia resort. |
