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Lala Mustafa Pasa: From Cathedral To Mosque


 

 

 

www.gonorthcyprus.co.uk The Lala Mustafa Pasa Mosque was constructed between the years 1298-1312 in the Lusignan period is one of the most beautiful Gothic structures of the Meditteranean region.

 

 The Lusignan kings would be inaugurated as the King of Cyprus at the St. Sophia Cathedral in Nicosia first, and following this they would be crowned as the King of Jerusalem at the St. Nicholas Cathedral in Famagusta.

 

These ceremonies continued to be held until 1571 when the cathedral was turned into a mosque by the Ottoman Turks. The architecture of the western front of the building has been influenced by the architecture of the Reims Cathedral. It has an unparalleled window with Gothic style tracery. The 16th century Venetian gallery in the courtyard is today used as a reservoir for ablutions.

A Venetian insignia can be seen above the circular windows at the entrance. The relief ornamented with animal figures is thought to have been brought from a temple in Salamis. The apsis of the cathedral is in the Eastern style and is composed of three parts as in most Cyprus churches. The windows in the top part have been well preserved. There are two chapels at the side. The cumbez tree in front -a tropical fig tree- is a rare tree in the north of the island.

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Lala Mustafa Pasa: From Cathedral To Mosque
Lala Mustafa Pasa: From Cathedral To Mosque

The Lala Mustafa Pasa Mosque is a beautiful Gothic structure in the Meditteranean region. (14/12/2006)
Cypriot Cuisine: Reflection Of Culture
Cypriot Cuisine: Reflection Of Culture

The culture of a place is always reflected in its kitchen, and Northern Cyprus is no exception. (16/11/2006)
Salamis: Ruins With A Fascinating History
Salamis: Ruins With A Fascinating History

Excavations have shown that the history of Salamis goes back to the 11th century BC. (29/09/2006)
Cypriot Builders Dig Up 2,500-Year-Old Stone Coffin
Cypriot Builders Dig Up 2,500-Year-Old Stone Coffin

A 2,500-year-old stone coffin with illustrations from Homer's epics has been discovered in Cyprus. (30/03/2006)

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