The Panagia Chrysopolitissa church was
built in the 13th century over the ruins of the largest Early
Byzantine basilica on the island. Within the compound one can see
St. Paul's Pillar, where according to tradition Saint Paul was
flogged before the Roman Governor Sergius Paulus was converted to
Christianity. Originally the church was seven–aisled, but
later was reduced to five aisles. The floor of the basilica was
covered with colourful mosaics, some of which are still
preserved.
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| Memories
of a danish king |
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| From
the roman periode, including St. Paul's pillar |
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| Inside
the churh, nice looking |
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