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Nicosia Guide

St John's Cathedral

Nicosia

The cathedral of the Church of Cyprus, a small 17th-century church whose interior is covered in 18th-century frescoes.

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St John's Cathedral — Nicosia
St John's Cathedral · A.Savin / FAL (Wikimedia Commons)

What it is

The church was built in 1662 by Archbishop Nikiforos. It is modest from the outside, but inside every wall is painted with scenes from the Bible and from the history of the Church of Cyprus.

Visiting

It is an active church: dress modestly and avoid visiting during services if you only want to look around.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to St John's Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stops are New City Hall - Palia Ilektriki, Cyprus Theological School, Archbishopric. Open any of them to see the lines that stop there, or use the Journey Planner for a route from your location to St John's Cathedral.

What is the nearest stop to St John's Cathedral?

New City Hall - Palia Ilektriki (stop code 6012), about 110 m from St John's Cathedral. On the stop page you can see all the lines that stop there and live arrival estimates.

Where is St John's Cathedral located?

St John's Cathedral is in Nicosia. You can see its exact location and a 3D view at the top of this page.

How do I get to St John's Cathedral from another part of the city?

Open the Journey Planner, enter your origin (an address or a stop) and St John's Cathedral as the destination — you will get the best routes with lines, transfers and departure times based on the timetable.

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons (free/licensed) · 3D view: MapLibre + OpenStreetMap.