Overlooking the beautiful, old mountainous village of Palaichori, the Metamorfosis tou Sotiros Church (Transfiguration of the Saviour) is an early 16th century chapel that is a UNESCO World Heritage site.<\/p>\n
The structure is single-aisled with a timber-roof that is characteristic of Troodos region churches. The narthex, which was added by the beginning of the 17th century, extends to the west and south sides of the church and is covered by the same timber roof.<\/p>\n
The church\u2019s interior is completely painted with one of the most complete series of murals of the post-Byzantine period in Cyprus. The unknown artist was influenced by the art of the Palaiologan period, but also draws influence from western art.<\/p>\n
| Region:<\/td>\n | Troodos area [Lefkosia (Nicosia) district]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||
| Address:<\/td>\n | Palaichori village<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||
| Contact No:<\/td>\n | Tel: +357 99 828700 (Mrs Sophia) \/ 97 790830 (Mrs Victoria)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||
| Operating Hours:<\/td>\n | Tuesday-Friday: 10:00 \u2013 13:00 or\/ and Upon Request<\/p>\n Saturday \u2013 Sunday: Upon Request<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||
| Operating Period:<\/td>\n | All year round. \nClosed on Public Holidays.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||
| Entrance Fee:<\/td>\n | Free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||
| Disabled Access:<\/td>\n | Wheelchair accessible.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||
| Website:<\/td>\n | www.mcw.gov.cy\/da<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n| <\/td>\n | Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n | <\/div>\n\n |