Ayia Zone Church

Ayia Zone is typical of Orthodox churches built in the later medieval period, incorporating elements of regional Gothic architecture into their otherwise Byzantine forms.

In the south east corner of Famagusta, close to the St. Nikolas church, it is one of three remaining Byzantine churches in the area, the other being St. Simone.

A simple church with a cross shaped plan, the church may well stand on earlier foundations, though archaeological evidence confirming this has yet to be uncovered.

It is likely this church was abandoned or used for other purposes during the Ottoman reign, as it has maintained itself very well throughout hundreds of years.

Usually the church doors are closed for visitors, however if you are lucky enough to gain access, there are some fragmentary frescoes of the Archangel Michael that can be seen inside. You can nevertheless just glimpse them if you peer in through the cracks in the door.