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Apostolos Andreas Monastery
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The only currently functioning Christian church in Muslim Northern Cyprus. The monastery’s abbot is Greek. |
Church goods stall near a monastery659 viewsA market stall sheltered by an awning offers brass bowls, mortars, candlesticks and other religious articles. Beside the counter, a female visitor examines the displayed goods; bundles of long candles and packaged items are visible in the foreground.
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Arcades of Apostolos Andreas Monastery628 viewsThe old stone monastery building stands right by the seashore. Its lower level is punctuated by wide arches, above which runs a wooden gallery with simple railings and window shutters.
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Market stall with tools and souvenirs629 viewsUnder a roadside canopy, hand tools, knives, flashlights, and household odds and ends in bright packaging are laid out. Behind the counter, boxes of food products and souvenirs are visible, while a female customer examines the goods on a gravel area.
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Souvenir stall by the monastery632 viewsA sales stall under a canopy displays many beads, bracelets and other pieces of jewellery. Children's toys, household odds and ends, and souvenir goods are arranged on shelves and in boxes nearby.
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Steps at Apostolos Andreas Monastery635 viewsA wide stone staircase leads to a building with an open arcade and faded walls. A car and a sales table under a bright umbrella stand at the entrance; nearby, the flags of Northern Cyprus and Turkey fly on flagpoles.
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Souvenir stall by the monastery626 viewsUnder a canopy, there is a small market stall with wooden handicrafts, figurines, knives, pens and other souvenirs. The goods are arranged in dense rows on long counters, with plastic chairs and household items visible nearby.
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Monastery building by the sea659 viewsAn old two-storey monastery building with an arched gallery and a long wooden veranda stands right on the shore. A small bell tower rises above the roof, an oleander bush is in bloom by the entrance, and the calm sea is visible behind the building.
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Iconostasis and candles in a monastery church671 viewsIn the dim interior of the church, a richly decorated iconostasis with rows of icons and burning oil lamps is visible. In the foreground are a large icon of an apostle and a candlestick with thin lit candles.
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Iconostasis of the monastery church of Apostle Andrew660 viewsIn the dim interior of the church, a tall gilded iconostasis with rows of icons and carved decoration is visible. In front of it stand candlesticks and oil lamps; to the left, beneath the vaults, hangs a large metal chandelier, and an icon is placed in the foreground.
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Carved icon case in a monastic church656 viewsInside the church, a tall, dark carved icon case with an icon and a plaque on its front is visible. Other icons, wooden chairs and candlesticks are placed nearby; light from a window illuminates the white walls and vaulted interior.
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Icons and benches in the monastery church642 viewsInside the church, several Orthodox icons stand by the wall on small tables covered with white cloth. Rows of wooden benches are visible on the left, while light from a tall window illuminates the plain plastered walls and tiled floor.
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Old chandelier and gallery in a church661 viewsInside the church, wooden chairs, a staircase to the upper gallery, and a multi-arm chandelier suspended beneath the vault are visible. A small Orthodox icon is mounted on the wall by the staircase, while the uneven plaster emphasizes the age of the interior.
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Visitors in the church of Apostolos Andreas Monastery7774 viewsTwo visitors sit on wooden chairs inside the church. Behind them are rows of carved seats, steps leading to the altar area, and a tiled floor; the space appears modest and lived-in.
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Wax figures and candles in the monastery647 viewsInside the monastery, two large figures covered in wax stand next to a wooden chair. Tall, thick candles are placed in front of them, and icons are visible in the background.
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Iconostasis and Icon of the Apostle Andrew7802 viewsIn the dim interior of the church, a carved gilded iconostasis with rows of icons and burning oil lamps is visible. In the foreground stands a large icon of the Apostle Andrew, with candle stands holding thin lit candles beside it.
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Iconostasis of Apostolos Andreas Monastery662 viewsThe richly decorated carved iconostasis with icons occupies the entire wall of the altar area of the church. Oil lamps burn before the icons, and tall candlesticks stand beneath a large crystal chandelier.
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