Reg.Nr. 97/CY/02

Monastery of Panagia tou Sinti, Pafos District near Pentalia

Panagia tou Sinti is a monastery in the Pafos District of Cyprus. Historical evidence of the monastery is scant, but it was most likely founded in the 16th century. The church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It was inhabited by monks until 1927. When it was abandoned it decayed ...
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Project details

Title:Monastery of Panagia tou Sinti, Pafos District near Pentalia
Entr. year: 1997
Result:Diploma
Country: Cyprus
Town: Pafos District, near Pentalia
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Religious building/memorial
Former use:Monastery
Actual use:Church, museum, archaeological site
Built: 16th century
Architect / Proj.leader: N. Chrysochou, E. Kalliri, E. Petropolou, M. Philokyprou, A. Pseftodiakos
The Jury's citation: For successfully restoring a ruined monastery in a deserted part of the island, respecting correct technical procedures and maintaining the character of the ruins, in collaboration with many sources of help.
GPS:34°50'10.9"N 32°38'20.7"E
Web, Links:

www.cyprusisland.net/monasteries/panagia-tou-sinti-monastery

Description:
Panagia tou Sinti is a monastery in the Pafos District of Cyprus. Historical evidence of the monastery is scant, but it was most likely founded in the 16th century. The church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It was inhabited by monks until 1927. When it was abandoned it decayed more and more and was in terrible condition. The monastery was restored and is again in use as a place of worship. The monastery itself has not been completely restored, due to the lack of information about its original form. The main purpose of the project was the consolidation and protection of the monastery from decay and deterioration with a minimum of intervention. Traditional construction methods with local stone and lime mortar were used. Modern materials were restricted to a minimum. The refectory will be used as a small museum