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Gialia Monastery — Attraction in Yialia

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The Gialia Monastery is the ruined medieval Georgian Orthodox monastery at the village of Gialia, Paphos District, northwest Cyprus. The monastery is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
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Gialia Monastery

Monastery of Panagia Chrysogialiotissa, Gialia 8875, Cyprus
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The Gialia Monastery is the ruined medieval Georgian Orthodox monastery at the village of Gialia, Paphos District, northwest Cyprus. The monastery is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

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5.0
7y

The story of this medieval Georgian Orthodox Monastery is now well-known, after the identification of its ruins by Wachtang Djobadze in 1981. The beautiful remains of the Panagia Chrysogialiotissa Church, protected by a gigantic overhead cover, dominate the view among the thick trees of the Pafos forest. It's touching to see the Georgian inscriptions and what has been left from the murals on the walls (check my photo stream below). The headwaters of the Gialia stream are situated nearby. A very nice ...

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1y

Η ιερά μονή Παναγίας Χρυσογιαλιωτισσης, βρίσκεται στο δάσος της Παφου μέσα σε πυκνή βλάστηση, λίγα χιλιόμετρα μετά το μικρό χωριό Γιαλια. Καλό θα ήταν να την επισκεφθείτε καλοκαίρι, οδηγώντας αργά και προσεκτικά, λόγω του δύσβατου χωματόδρομου αποφεύγοντας τις λακκούβες. Κτίστηκε το δεύτερο μισό του 10ου αιώνα από τον τότε βασιλιά της Νοτιοδυτικής Γεωργίας Ταο Κλαρτζετι και για πολλές δεκαετίες τελούσε υπό την προστασία Γεωργιανών βασιλέων. Αποτέλεσε σημαντικό κέντρο ανάπτυξης του Γεωργιανού πολιτισμού στην Κύπρο μια που στη μονή λειτουργούσε σπουδαιοτατο εργαστήριο αντιγραφής χειρογράφων που ακόμη και σήμερα διασώζονται σε πολλές ανά τον κόσμο βιβλιοθήκες. Βόρεια και ανατολικά του καθολικού της μονής προστέθηκαν δύο παρεκκλήσια αφιερωμένα αντίστοιχα στους Αγίους Γεώργιο και Νικόλαο. Από αρχιτεκτονικής άποψης ο ναός ανήκει στον τύπο του τρικογχου ναού με τρούλο, ένας τύπος που συναντάται συχνά στη χώρα της Γεωργίας ενώ για την Κύπρο είναι μοναδικός. Αν και δεν διασώζεται πλήρης, αρκετά τμήματα του ναού βρίσκονται σε καλή κατάσταση, όποτε αν σας ενδιαφέρει το αντικείμενο αξίζει να τον...

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5.0
2y

The ruins of the church are a captivating piece of history to explore. Walking among these ancient remnants feels like stepping back in time. It's a serene and contemplative experience that connects you to the past. If you enjoy historical sites, this is definitely a must-visit. Take your time to appreciate the rich heritage and the stories...

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Martin ShallcrossMartin Shallcross
Fenced and protected ruins with access via a gate. Numerous poignant items left by previous visitors and an information board near the entrance in several languages. We went on a Sunday afternoon in July and we didn't see another soul from leaving the main road, all the way up to the monastery and back. The last kilometre or so is rough dirt track
Salome. M.Salome. M.
This old Georgian monastery was founded by Georgian Ruler at 10th century. The Virgin church is different style from other Cyprus churches - must see it. There are fragments of frescoes too (12th-13th cc.). There are not good road but possible to go by Nissan march as me:) It’s located very nice place, enjoy to visit!
Ingrid Chara.Ingrid Chara.
We found this place on google maps and decided to visit. Part of the route is unpaved but reachable by any car. Gialia Holy Mother Georgian Monastery was founded between 970 and 979 ... Worth visiting and exploring Monastery remains and its history.
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Fenced and protected ruins with access via a gate. Numerous poignant items left by previous visitors and an information board near the entrance in several languages. We went on a Sunday afternoon in July and we didn't see another soul from leaving the main road, all the way up to the monastery and back. The last kilometre or so is rough dirt track
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This old Georgian monastery was founded by Georgian Ruler at 10th century. The Virgin church is different style from other Cyprus churches - must see it. There are fragments of frescoes too (12th-13th cc.). There are not good road but possible to go by Nissan march as me:) It’s located very nice place, enjoy to visit!
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We found this place on google maps and decided to visit. Part of the route is unpaved but reachable by any car. Gialia Holy Mother Georgian Monastery was founded between 970 and 979 ... Worth visiting and exploring Monastery remains and its history.
Ingrid Chara.

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