This is the somewhat forgotten site of the 16th-century Gothic church of Agios Mamas, whose arches were never finished in the first place; it’s like an exercise in non-starters. Perhaps that’s why the beautiful arches have a sense of nostalgia about them. The church was built in retrograde Lusignan style, and although the site is locked and cannot be entered, the arches, nave and two aisles can be easily seen and admired. The isolated ruins are in the deserted village of Agios Sozomenos, an area that has been abandoned since some intercommunal incidents in 1964. The church and village can be reached from Nicosia on the A1, taking exit 6 (for Potamia) and going on to a minor, paved road about 2km before Potamia, following the sign for Agios Sozomenos. Source : http://www.lonelyplanet.com/cyprus/agios-mamas-church-at-agios-sozomenos Thank you for your visit. Best view in black & high brightness. If you like my work , feel free to comment. Negative or positive are always welcome. Press "M" for large view.
Ruins of the past
