Not far from the so-called "green mile" - an imaginary line that divides the Cypriot capital Nicosia into Greek and Turkish parts, Faneromeni church is located, which is considered one of the largest Christian churches all over the island. Different sources name different dates of construction of the church, but it is known that it appeared during the reign of the Lusignan dynasty, Cyprus.

The temple has been part of a large convent, named in honor of Panagia Faneromeni. It is believed that at the site of its construction was miraculously found a unique icon of the Virgin, which gave the name to the monastery and the church - in the translation of the word "Faneromeni" means "phenomena."

When the Turkish troops occupied Cyprus, Monastery Faneromeni wanted to turn into a mosque, as was the case with many Christian churches on the island. However, for some reason, all the imams of the new mosque shortly after his appointment were dying. It is because of this after some time, the Turks abandoned the idea to convert the monastery into a mosque and returned to his Christian community.

Subsequently, Faneromeni church was almost completely rebuilt - from the old building is almost nothing left. Now the temple is considered one of the centers of Christianity on the island. The icon, which gave the name of the church and once stored there, was later transferred to the Byzantine Museum of the Archbishop Makarios III. And in the temple at the moment is a copy written in 1924. Only a few days once a year, the original icon recycled back to the church for the liturgy in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

In addition, another attraction of this place is a carved iconostasis, depicting scenes from the Old Testament that was made back in 1659. And the walls of the temple are decorated with colorful paintings.

Also near the church there is a small marble mausoleum, where the remains of those killed by the Turks of Christian priests and bishops, including Archbishop Kyprianos.