Minia Kibris, Tatlisu

Panayia Pergaminiotissa, is a late Byzantine church, dating from the 11th century. The building is square shaped, with the roof in the form of a cross, topped with a drum on which sits a small dome. The church has an interesting cylindrical apse. It is possible that the church was built over a much earlier one, as foundations were exposed outside the apse during renovation. Wall paintings from the 11th and 12th centuries have mainly been removed, although there are still some remaining. The church is thought to be the seat of a long gone monastery. Panaya Melandryna has been suggested, but that is probably too far away to be realistic. If you look carefully, however, you can see the overgrown ruined foundations of buildings that once surrounded the church. They can be reached via some paths before you get as far as the parking area. In the church gardens is Minia Kibris (Miniature Cyprus), a display of 15 miniature historical buildings. Cyprus is an island which has hosted various civilizations throughout history, and Minia Kıbrıs features buildings representing each civilization that settled in the island, from the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods. The models are of historic buildings such as Kyrenia Castle, the Selimiye Mosque in Nicosia, and Apostolos Andreas Monastery in the Karpas.The display is unique in Cyprus. The church and gardens are opened daily from 9am to 5pm. Entry costs 5TL. There is usually a custodian there, although he doesn't speak any English.

It's cute 😀