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Panayia Pergaminiotissa

Panayia Pergaminiotissa Church

Panayia Pergaminiotissa, is a late Byzantine church, dating from the 11th century. It is now in a very bad state of repair, but still worth taking a look at.

The building is square shaped, with the roof in the form of a cross, topped with a drum on which sits a small dome. The church has an interesting cylindrical apse. Wall paintings from the 11th and 12th centuries have mainly been removed, although there are some remaining.

Remaining Frescoes

Once the seat of a monastery, it is now bricked up to prevent further vandalism, and probably looks better from a distance.

To get there, take the road from Gecitkale to the northern coastal road. About a mile after reaching the coast road and passing the turning for Tatlisu, you will see the church on your right. Because of the reconstruction of the coast road, you may find the track to the church is not usable. However, the church is only about a 500 yard walk from the road.

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