Protaras Churches of historical and architectural interest in the near vicinity are the following:
Just at the outskirts of Protaras up the hill you will find this small attractive stone church set atop a rocky crag - the Church of Ayios Ilias. It is well worth a walk to the church and the climb to the top. From the top there is a panoramic view of Protaras and the surrounding countryside.
Deryneia Village has three interesting churches: the old church dedicated to the Virgin Mary that stands in the centre of Deryneia. It was initially a very small church with a Byzantine dome. It was built in the late 15th or early 16th century and has excellent 17th century icons. Then in the central square of Deryneia, there is a very old chapel dedicated to Ayios Georgios that was built in the late 15th or early 16th century. It is charming Byzantine rhythm domed chapel. And finally there is the 15th century Agia Marina church.
The village of Frenaros has two small Byzantine churches, Agios Andronikos and the Archangelos Michail that date back to the 12th century. The church of Agia Marina has some interesting frescoes painted by different artists.
In Paralimni there is the twin aisled vaulted church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary (Panagia), and it is decorated with unusual 18th century porcelain plates. The church, parts of which belong to the 13th century, houses a small ecclesiastical Museum. Other interesting churches are also to be found in the area.
In nearby Ayia Napa there is the charming mediaeval monastery dedicated to 'Our Lady of the Forests' that stands in the middle of the village surrounded by a high wall. Its 16th century church is partly underground and cut into the rock. The ancient sycamore tree in front of the south gate is believed to be over 600 years old.
In Sotira there are five Byzantine churches of considerable importance as regards their architectural style and the beauty of the masonry. The church of Agios Mamas lies at the eastern entrance to the village. It dates back to the early 16th century, as do most of its surviving wall paintings. About one kilometre to the west is the cruciform church of Panagia Chordakiotissa, the church of Agios Georgios Chortakion and the church of Agios Theodoros of which only the narthex survives. In the centre of the village lies the church of the Metamorphosis tou Sotiros (13th -16th centuries), which displays excellent 13th century examples of post-Komninian art.
In Liopetri is a 16th century church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and the 15th century church of Agios Andronikos, with an octagonal dome and murals which can still be distinguished in the apse.
The village of Frenaros has its own small Byzantine churches. Two of them, the Agios Andronikos and the Archangelos Michail date back to the 12th century. The church of Agia Marina has some interesting frescoes painted by different artists.
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