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The church of Saint George in Repanidi

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A temple can offer comfort - but also shelter. The horseman St. George is met by Ypsipyli on her way to Agiohoma, and he hosts her with affection and understanding in the church with its solemn atmosphere. Saint George of Repanidi is an old cemetery church. It is a three-aisled post-Byzantine basilica, of large dimensionsRead More »

Ntapia Fortress

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High up, from the observatory of Dapia, Ypsipyli can follow all the troop movements, watch every maneuver of the ships, hope for the liberation of the island. She experiences the anguish of the locals, places her hopes in the Orlovs, but is disappointed once again. On the opposite hill from the Castle stands Dapia, aRead More »

The mosque and the tomb of Nayazi Misri

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Hidden behind the Ottoman Fountain, Ypsipyli encounters a figure whose spirit dominated the old Ottoman Quarter and cloaked the Turkish Gialos in mystery from then until today. Nayazi Misri, a great poet and important representative of Islamic Sufism 1 , could also be the mirror image of Ypsipyli, since he followed the opposite course ofRead More »

The Ottoman fountain of Myrina

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The fountains were a familiar gathering spot for women from way back in time. It was dawn and Ypsipyli rested at the Ottoman Fountain of Myrina, located at the entry point of today’s market, to cool off and contemplate. Always with caution, however, for she must not be seen, she knows she is in danger.Read More »

The castle of Myrina – Building-Witnesses

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The steep rocky peninsula, connected to the mainland only from the east, was the ideal place to build the castle of Myrina. The traces of the cyclopean walls testify to the existence of an ancient acropolis, dating back to the 13th century BC. 144 acres of land extend within the Castle and are enclosed byRead More »

The castle of Myrina – History

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She frantically headed up the cobbled path. She knew she would find safe shelter there. Breathless from the stress and anxiety to protect herself, she stood for a moment and looked about her. The city stretched out wondrously before her and Ypsipyli felt the place was hers once again. The steep rocky peninsula, connected toRead More »

Ypsipyli’s Great Book of Discoveries

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Welcome to Ypsipyli's Great Book of Discoveries! Explore the activities of the 3 Chapters, step by step, through their milestones and the lens of the programme's partners. Chapter I

Memorial to the executed – Memorial to the sacred band

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Related Landmarks Christodoulides Mansion Monument of Cypriot fighters Memorial to the fallen Russians The Holy Church of Evaggelismos of Theotokos – Temple of the fire victims The Coastline, Square and Bust of Kountouriotis – Venizelos Square Going downhill to Riha Nera, Ypsipyli sights a monument. World War II, Occupation, Resistance, Memorial to the Executed, MonumentRead More »

Christodoulides Mansion

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Related Landmarks Monument of Cypriot fighters Memorial to the fallen Russians The Holy Church of Evaggelismos of Theotokos – Temple of the fire victims The Coastline, Square and Bust of Kountouriotis – Venizelos Square The Schools of Myrina Ypsipyli admired the mansions of the Romaikos Gialos, owned by members of the Greek Community in Egypt,Read More »

Monument of Cypriot fighters

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Related Landmarks Memorial to the fallen Russians The Holy Church of Evaggelismos of Theotokos – Temple of the fire victims The Coastline, Square and Bust of Kountouriotis – Venizelos Square The Schools of Myrina Near the Androni district, Ypsipyli sees a crowd gathered around an imposing monument. Wreaths, wreath-laying, prayers, speeches, and two flags, oneRead More »