Wednesday, 12 November 2008 00:00

Agios Antonios Church, Kato Paphos

Written by Mike
Agios Antonios Church sits serenely amongst the noise of Bar Street, Kato Paphos Agios Antonios Church sits serenely amongst the noise of Bar Street, Kato Paphos

This one always touches me as we walk by.  Right in the heart of the tourist area of Kato Paphos is the famous ‘Bar Street’, and right in the middle of that stands Agios Antonios Church.

Officially named after the church, Antonios Street is much better known as ‘Bar Street’. 

In the late evening the street buzzes with defeaning load music from the many clubs and bars, all vying to be the loudest and most fun. 

At that time of day it’s impossible to walk along the street without being hassled by young people employed by the bars touting for business, and in summer months all sorts of fun things happen.

In amongst all the crowds, the colour and the noise, Agios Antonios stands serenely.  How the street must have changed since the church was built!

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Mike

Mike

Mike McCormac has been a photographer since about ten years old.  He's a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, and lives in a village in the hills near Paphos in Cyprus.

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