Photograph·CO 1069-694-37·1900–10

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Famagusta

Ruined interior of the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Famagusta, with pointed arches and open window bays
Photograph: 1900–10. The National Archives, CO 1069/694. No known copyright restrictions. Resized.

Description

Looking across the ruined church interior, a large pointed arch frames the view in the foreground. Behind it, a tall wall with narrow window openings and a partly collapsed vault rises against the sky. Rubble and grass cover the floor, and small arched openings are visible at the base of the walls. No people are present.

English

The interior of the ruined Church of St Peter and St Paul in Famagusta, seen through a gap in a broken arch. Pointed arches, window openings and a vaulted section still stand, with rubble and weeds on the floor.

The National Archives' description

Famagusta. Church of St. Peter & St. Paul

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