Archbishop's Palace, Nicosia

The Archbishop's Palace (Greek: Αρχιεπισκοπικό Μέγαρο, Turkish: Başpiskoposluk Sarayı) is the official residence and office of the archbishop of Cyprus, located in the heart of the Old Town, within the walls of the historic city of Nicosia.

History

The first Archbishop's palace was built in the 13th century, during the time of the Latin Archbishop Ostojs de Montague. The exact date of its construction is unknown, but it is mentioned in the registers of the cathedral in 1292. Over the centuries, the palace has undergone several changes and renovations.

Architecture

The current palace was built between 1956 and 1960 next to the "Old Archbishop's Palace", which was constructed in the 13th century. The new palace serves as the official residence and office of the archbishop of Cyprus, head of the Orthodox Church of Cyprus.

Location

The Archbishop's Palace is situated within the historic city walls of Nicosia, surrounded by the Venice walls, in the square of Archbishop Cyprian. It is a symbol of the Orthodox Church of the island and the seat of the Cypriot Archbishop.

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