Church of St. George of the Latins, Famagusta
Facts and practical information
The Church of St. George of Latinos is a former Catholic Parish Church located in Famagusta of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, which was erected and used during the period of the kingdom of Cyprus. The church is located in the northern part of the old city, near the Famagusta Castle. The Latin reference within the name of the Church is due to the fact that, during the same period, there was an Orthodox Church of St. George of the Greeks.
The Church of St. George of Latin, the first Catholic Parish Church in Famagusta, began to be erected during the first half of the 13th century. It is believed that its erection was completed at the last quarter of the 13th century. For its erection, it was used as building materials from the neighboring site of Salamis. During the Ottoman siege of Famagusta, which lasted from 1570 to 1571, the church suffered significant damage and was largely destroyed by the bombings.
The Catholic Church of St. George was a typical example of a late Gothic architecture, while "it did not bring a sign of deterioration", as well as in the architectural form of that of that Cathedral of St. Nicholas, which was located in the south. As some researchers note, the form of the Church of St. George was inspired by its external form, the Parisian chapel of Saint-Shapel. However, today only remains of the northern and eastern wall are left from the original church, and part of Gothic architecture is also maintained.
Famagusta
Church of St. George of the Latins – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Othello Castle, Nestorian Church, Fortifications of Famagusta.