Church of the Holy. Trinity
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Limassol - the second largest city of Cyprus - is famous for a large number of cultural and architectural monuments, which were built throughout the city's history. One of these historical sites is the Church of the Holy Trinity, located in the old part of Limassol.

Once upon a time this place was a monastery, which was a "branch" of the famous monastery Chrysorrogiatissa located in the Troodos Mountains near Paphos. After the invasion of Turkish troops in Limassol, the monastery was destroyed and in its place there was a small church. Only in 1919 it was built the present church in honor of St. Trinity.

This is truly a magnificent white building with red tiles is not like the traditional Christian churches of the island, it appeared in the early Christian period. In contrast, this building is replete with many decorative details. The church has a form of a cross, its roof surmounted by a large central dome, and on either side of the entrance are two tall bell tower. Himself entrance framed by columns and arches, decorated with exquisite carvings. Tall and narrow windows added to the solemnity of the building.

Inside the temple it looks as lush and ornate as the outside. Its walls are practically covered with colorful murals depicting scenes from the Bible and the faces of the saints. In the center of the iconostasis is the image of the Virgin Mary with the baby Jesus in her arms. The main attraction of the temple is considered an icon of the Holy. Trinity in a silver frame.

The church is active, it often hold wedding ceremonies and christenings. This place is quite popular among the local population and tourists alike, so there is almost always a lot of people.

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