Apostolos Andreas Monastery

The only currently functioning Christian church in Muslim Northern Cyprus. The monastery’s abbot is Greek.

Group at Apostolos Andreas Monastery668 viewsFour travelers pose on a rocky area in front of the monastery buildings. In the background are arched stone facades, tiled roofs, and the church bell tower; part of the building appears to be under repair.

Courtyard of Apostolos Andreas Monastery655 viewsIn the inner courtyard stand single-storey white buildings with red tile roofs. A pergola runs along the facade, casting striped shadows; bougainvilleas bloom by the walls, and a dry rocky area is visible in front of the buildings.

Small stone oven near the monastery687 viewsA low oven is built of rough light-colored stones and has a round dark opening at the top. The structure stands on a concrete base beside dense green bushes; a metal firebox door is visible on the side.

Road to Apostolos Andreas Monastery745 viewsA narrow asphalt road leads to a complex of light-colored buildings with arched galleries and red tiled roofs. In the foreground are a dry, rocky roadside, utility poles with wires, a parked car, and a Sea Bird Motel sign; beyond the buildings, the sea opens out.

Files: 180 / Pages: 12