A walk through Famagusta will give you an incredible feeling of time travel, if you devote part of your route to the surviving and destroyed monuments of the Middle Ages. One of these attractions is the Church of St. George of the Latins, which is located in the northern part of the city next to two other famous shrines – the Greek Church of St. George and the Cathedral of St. Nicholas.
History of the Church of St. George of the Latins
The word "Latin" is not accidentally present in the name of the church. It indicates that Catholic services were held in the church. Just a 5-minute walk from the temple was the Greek Orthodox Church, also built in honor of St. George.
The construction of the church of the Latins was actively carried out in the 40s of the 13th century, and the church was fully completed by the end of the century. Stones from the city of Salamis were used in the construction of the shrine.
Unfortunately, the church was not destined to serve its parishioners in its original form for a long time – already in 1570-1571, when the Turks besieged Famagusta, the Church of St. George of the Latins was severely damaged by bombing. Since then, the restoration of the temple was not engaged, and only the ruins have survived to this day. only the northern and eastern walls of the shrine survived.
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Features of the Church of St. George Latins
The Church of St. George of the Latins is a classic example of late Gothic architecture. According to some researchers, the architects who led the construction of the church, as a prototype used the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, which is also located in the city of Famagusta a little south of the Church of the Latins. other researchers are convinced that the creators of the church of st. george of the latins made it in the likeness of the church of sainte-chapelle in paris. One way or another, but at one time it was a beautiful Gothic church, striking in its grandeur and decoration.
The Church of St. George of the Latins is a classic example of late Gothic architecture. According to some researchers, the architects who led the construction of the church, as a prototype used the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, which is also located in the city of Famagusta a little south of the Church of the Latins. other researchers are convinced that the creators of the church of st. george of the latins made it in the likeness of the church of sainte-chapelle in paris. One way or another, but at one time it was a beautiful Gothic church, striking in its grandeur and decoration.
How to get to st. george's church?
The temple is literally surrounded by other attractions and is located near the highway, so it is simply impossible to miss it while walking around Famagusta. As already mentioned, not far from the church of St. Geogrius of the Latins is the Greek Church of St. George, the citadel of Famagusta, the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, as well as the bastion of Porta del Mare.
The temple is literally surrounded by other attractions and is located near the highway, so it is simply impossible to miss it while walking around Famagusta. As already mentioned, not far from the church of St. Geogrius of the Latins is the Greek Church of St. George, the citadel of Famagusta, the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, as well as the bastion of Porta del Mare.
You can get to the attraction by taxi or rented car. The temple is located on Vahit Güner Caddesi Street. While on site, do not deny yourself the pleasure of enjoying a beautiful view of the old quarter of Famagusta.
You can get to the attraction by taxi or rented car. The temple is located on Vahit Güner Caddesi Street. While on site, do not deny yourself the pleasure of enjoying a beautiful view of the old quarter of Famagusta.
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