Agios Nikolaos Fountoukli
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Fussyfi
Ipswich, UK206 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
A small church by the side of the road with parking opposite.
The frescos are old, but beautiful. The church is tranquil and cool.
There is a small water feature opposite and when we stopped the local goats were climbing the trees.
Free to enter. Active place of worship so please respect this in conduct and attire.
The frescos are old, but beautiful. The church is tranquil and cool.
There is a small water feature opposite and when we stopped the local goats were climbing the trees.
Free to enter. Active place of worship so please respect this in conduct and attire.
Written August 26, 2020
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The_Running_Tenor
Croydon, UK291 contributions
Sep 2019
Rhodes Old Town is amazing, but we found Lindos underwhelming. What we wanted was a bit more history and a bit less tourist attraction so after the excellent Ancient Kamiros, we headed into the hills taking the scenic route home. Agios Nikolaos is on the map but our guide book just talked of blurry frescoes.
The small church (no more than a chapel really) is off to the side of a very quiet road next to a children's playground with some toilets and wild goats roaming around.Opposite the church there is a small parking area and a water fountain next to an olive tree.
The church has that classic Orthodox cruciform shape with a domed roof. Inside, it is almost completely covered in frescoes. Yes they are not in perfect condition but most are clear and the colours are not faded. It's very atmospheric, absolutely free of charge (but hopefully you'll want to donate generously) and we had it to ourselves.
A good example of why it's sometimes worth taking the scenic route home; you never know what you'll find. Even if you find nothing of interest, the scenery alone is worth the trip and it will only cost you some fuel.
The small church (no more than a chapel really) is off to the side of a very quiet road next to a children's playground with some toilets and wild goats roaming around.Opposite the church there is a small parking area and a water fountain next to an olive tree.
The church has that classic Orthodox cruciform shape with a domed roof. Inside, it is almost completely covered in frescoes. Yes they are not in perfect condition but most are clear and the colours are not faded. It's very atmospheric, absolutely free of charge (but hopefully you'll want to donate generously) and we had it to ourselves.
A good example of why it's sometimes worth taking the scenic route home; you never know what you'll find. Even if you find nothing of interest, the scenery alone is worth the trip and it will only cost you some fuel.
Written September 18, 2019
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sleepybexhill
Bexhill-on-Sea, UK1,491 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
It’s a small 14/15 century church with surprisingly intact wall paintings from the same period. Worth the short diversion from the main road. Free and open all day.
Written October 16, 2020
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Nathan M
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States43 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
I didn't know this little church even existed until we came to it via a jeep safari. It contains museum quality frescos that normally the crowds are kept well away from. The frescos had more detail than I thought they would, but maybe it was because I was able to walk right up to them and observe them very closely. I do want to warn people that just because there are no museum attendants watching you, be very careful not to breathe on or touch these enduring works of art. It would take very little to damage these 700 year old masterpieces.
Also interesting is the damage caused by the Turks during their occupation of the island. Since it was against their religion to have images such as these, they dug out the faces of some of the people, but not all, there is still plenty to enjoy, especially the sweet young face of the daughter of the man who built the church, found between her brothers who died young of disease (she survived).
Outside of this historical little church is an olive tree that is said to be over 1000 years old. The old tree is immense and easily looks to be 1000 years old. Nearby is another tree that is supposedly almost as old. I enjoyed the small fountain with water that is supposed to lengthen your life. I drank some, it was refreshing and had a minerally taste to it.
This church is definitely off the beaten track, but it you want to get right next to history, this is an excellent option. Please be sure to make a donation while you are there.
Also interesting is the damage caused by the Turks during their occupation of the island. Since it was against their religion to have images such as these, they dug out the faces of some of the people, but not all, there is still plenty to enjoy, especially the sweet young face of the daughter of the man who built the church, found between her brothers who died young of disease (she survived).
Outside of this historical little church is an olive tree that is said to be over 1000 years old. The old tree is immense and easily looks to be 1000 years old. Nearby is another tree that is supposedly almost as old. I enjoyed the small fountain with water that is supposed to lengthen your life. I drank some, it was refreshing and had a minerally taste to it.
This church is definitely off the beaten track, but it you want to get right next to history, this is an excellent option. Please be sure to make a donation while you are there.
Written May 15, 2015
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A J
Stevenage, UK164 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Visited this week as part of an island tour. High in the mountains and very remote. Tiny old church. Beautiful frescos. Gardens and trees around with lovely views. Local producer selling wares. Small fountain and very old olive tree out front. So peaceful.
Written May 20, 2019
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pecanpie2205
Essex, UK1,214 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
This was the last part of our organised sightseeing day trip and well worth the stop.
Well off the beaten track, the Byzantine Church is very small but charming never the less.
There is no admission fee to the church but donations are welcome.
Inside is beautiful. The frescos are very detailed and you can get up close and personal. It is worth noting that worship still takes place.
Some of the frescos were damaged, deliberately by the Turks during their occupation of the island, but this did not take away the beauty of the church.
There are several very old oak trees next to the church as well as olive tree that our guide told us was over 1000 years old; it was a big old boy for sure.
There is also a small fountain with natural spring water that you can drink from and that they say will lengthen your life.
Well worth a visit.
Well off the beaten track, the Byzantine Church is very small but charming never the less.
There is no admission fee to the church but donations are welcome.
Inside is beautiful. The frescos are very detailed and you can get up close and personal. It is worth noting that worship still takes place.
Some of the frescos were damaged, deliberately by the Turks during their occupation of the island, but this did not take away the beauty of the church.
There are several very old oak trees next to the church as well as olive tree that our guide told us was over 1000 years old; it was a big old boy for sure.
There is also a small fountain with natural spring water that you can drink from and that they say will lengthen your life.
Well worth a visit.
Written May 14, 2016
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Carebear
29 contributions
Sep 2024 • Friends
Check your travel guides and books for the story of that chapel. Impressive through its age. It is still in use, or gets visited by a priest occasionally.
Written September 18, 2024
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H C
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Friends
Beautiful little church with exceptional paintings from the 15th century!
But urgent need for restoration.
Exceptional
But urgent need for restoration.
Exceptional
Written October 12, 2023
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Swedishtomcat
Diss, UK4,524 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
This is located between Campochiaro and Mussolini’s villa. We spotted it as we drove between the two. There was a man cleaning it with his hose and a smell of bleach but not enough to mask the traditional aroma of candles.
Written August 4, 2023
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Brianngog
Cyprus11,307 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
We paid a brief visit to St.Nikolaos Church as part of our Island Tour and what a lovely Historical Church this one is. Our guide provided us a]with a great History of the Old Place and its well worth a visit.
Written July 15, 2023
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