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Souvenir shops at Apostolos Andreas Monastery608 viewsUnder a long canopy, rows of stalls display tableware, frames, books and a variety of souvenirs. The goods are laid out right beside a gravel path running along the open shops on a bright sunny day.Mar 11, 2011
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Courtyard of Apostolos Andreas Monastery607 viewsA wide gravel courtyard leads to a stone staircase and a platform with two flags. To the right stretches an old building with arched galleries and a wooden balcony, while market stalls are located under a canopy on the left.Mar 11, 2011
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Old building of Apostolos Andreas Monastery609 viewsStone façade of the monastery building with deep ground-floor arches and a long wooden gallery above. A small bell tower rises above the corner of the building; the walls and balconies visibly bear the marks of time.Mar 11, 2011
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Rocky shore near Apostolos Andreas Monastery611 viewsA stony shore stretches along clear turquoise water, where small waves break against dark coastal rocks. On the horizon, the sea merges with the clear blue sky, while coastal ledges recede into the distance.Mar 11, 2011
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Rocky shore near Apostolos Andreas Monastery612 viewsThe rocky shore extends into clear turquoise water, while a low stony headland stretches along the water’s edge. Large light-colored boulders lie in the foreground; sparse shrubs and a cloudless summer sky are visible above the coast.Mar 11, 2011
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Old spring by a monastery wall627 viewsA shallow spring with several taps is set against a rough stone wall; traces of water and rust are visible on the light-colored stone. A traveler has bent toward one of the taps, and large fragments of old masonry lie nearby.Mar 11, 2011
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Stone staircase by the monastery wall634 viewsA wide stone staircase rises along a tall old wall built of uneven light-colored stones. A canopy and a bright umbrella are visible at the upper landing, and a row of white plastic containers stands by the wall.Mar 11, 2011
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Tourists by an old stone wall625 viewsThree visitors paused by a low opening in a wall of roughly laid stone. A darkened metal door, crumbling masonry and large stone slabs are visible at the entrance; the bright sun emphasizes the dryness of the surrounding area.Mar 11, 2011
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Rocky shore near Apostolos Andreas Monastery620 viewsLight-colored stone fragments cover the coastal strip, with a calm blue sea stretching beyond them. On the horizon, the sea merges with the clear sky; there are no buildings or people in the frame.Mar 11, 2011
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Stone staircase to the seashore620 viewsA narrow stone staircase descends along an old wall to a rocky shore. Plastic water bottles stand near the entrance, and beyond the uneven coastal rocks, the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea are visible.Mar 11, 2011
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By the monastery walls above the sea619 viewsA female traveler stands on a stone platform among the old walls and arched passageways of Apostolos Andreas Monastery. Beyond the ruins, there is a view of the bright blue sea, the rocky shore, and a distant coastal settlement.Mar 11, 2011
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Stone arches by the sea at the monastery638 viewsOld stone arches and a narrow staircase lead down to a lower courtyard right by the shore. Beyond the walls of the monastery complex, a rocky coast and the clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea are visible.Mar 11, 2011
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Grave by the sea near the monastery606 viewsOn the rocky shore of Northern Cyprus, a gravestone with a Greek inscription is visible. Beyond a ruined concrete fence stretches the clear sea, and a sailing yacht passes in the distance.Mar 11, 2011
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Stacked chairs in a monastery room625 viewsIn a spacious room with carpeted flooring, wooden chairs stand, some of them overturned and stacked on top of one another. Along the far wall, rows of chairs, bags, and various items are visible, creating the impression of a utility room.Mar 11, 2011
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Icons at Apostolos Andreas Monastery621 viewsOrthodox icons in golden-toned covers are displayed against the church wall, on a table and windowsill. In the foreground, an image of a saint in military attire stands out; nearby are depictions of hierarchs and other small icons.Mar 11, 2011
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Iconostasis of Apostolos Andreas Monastery616 viewsInterior view of the church with a tall carved gilded iconostasis filled with rows of icons. Numerous hanging lamps and large metal chandeliers hang before the altar screen; lecterns and individual icons are placed along the walls.Mar 11, 2011
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